Jimmy Wilson

Smith

Jimmy Wilson Smith, 72, of Hickory Creek, Texas and formerly of Roscoe passed away Friday, March 11, 2022 at his home.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Roscoe Church of Christ with Herschel McDonald officiating. Interment will follow at Roscoe Cemetery under the direction of McCoy Fu neral Home in Sweetwater. A family and friend's visitation will be Wednesday from 5:30 until 7:30 pm at the funeral home.

Jimmy was born July 16, 1949 in Sweetwater to the late Wilson L. and Dorotha Mae (Ford) Smith. He married the love of his life Candice Hunter. Jim was a devoted and loving husband who cherished Candy above all else for 51 beautiful years.  Jimmy and family lived in Roscoe many years before he and Candy moved to Plano, Texas and then to Hickory Creek, Texas about 3 years ago.

He is surviv ed by his wife Candy of Hickory Creek, son; Travis Smith and wife Stephanie of Roscoe, daughters; Courtney Kennedy and husband Chris of Lewisville, Texas, Jamie Taylor and husband Brent of Carrollton, Texas, adopted by love daughter Misty Young and husband John of McKinney, Texas and sisters; Barbara Smith O'Neil and husband Pete of Dallas and Stacey Smith Chaney of Hickory Creek, 7 grandchildren who he adored with all of his heart, 5 nieces and nephews and 11 great-nieces and nephews.

Jimmy was a graduate of Roscoe High School and attended Stephen F. Austin University and Lubbock Christian College before becoming a member of the United States Marine Corps. He was a Farmer and Rancher and true outdoorsman who shared his knowledge and respect for the land wi th his children, nieces and nephews. He served his community and was a longtime member of the Roscoe Lions Club.  Jimmy was a poet, artist, and musician who used his talents to sing at many of the community's weddings and funerals and treasured his time as a member of the "Pot Belly Boys" singing group.

Jimmy was a man of God who lead his entire family and many others in faith in both word and deed.  He was a member of the Roscoe Church of Christ, then Farmers Branch Church of Christ and most recently Lake Dallas Church of Christ where he volunteered his time to teach children and adult classes and lead singing at church services.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Wright, Jason Freeman, Jared Chaney, Beau Barnes, Drake Brown and Cody Meeks.