Funeral services for James Edward Smith, 68, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Bobby Myers officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. until the service begins, in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Mr. Smith was born September 13, 1948 in Baytown, Texas to parents, Edward Finley Smith and Johnnie Irene (Vestal) Smith, and passed away December 6, 2016 in Livingston, Texas. He graduated from Livingston High School in 1966. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Thelma Nell Barker.

He is survived by his wife Jerrel "Jerri" Smith of Livingston, Texas; son, Jonathan "Cole" Smith and Lindsay of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Mary Christine Smith of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Sherri Louise Adams and Lloyd of Livingston, Texas; son, Jason Edward Smith and Heather of Dallas Texas; sister, Kathy Reed and John of Livingston, Texas; 10 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; along with many other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.

Pallbearers: Eric Barlow, Brandon Lee, Sean Burks, Adam Hester, Cole Smith, Jason Smith.

Honorary Pallbearers: Wayne Farmer, Leonard Tucker, City of Livingston Employees, Claude Thomas, John Reed.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com .