James Otis Smith

July 22, 1947 ~ November 29, 2021

James Otis Smith, 74, passed away in Tucson, Arizona, on November 29, 2021.

He is survived by brothers Jeffery W. Smith and Richard D. Smith; sisters Vicki Sharp, Brenda Nelson, and Glenda Hackworth; sons Jimmy Dwayne Smith, Kenneth Chenil Smith, Eric Fininen, and Roberto Hull; daughters Latrice Adele Smith and Chenise Nicole Smith; along with 19 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. 

James was preceded in death by his parents, James Chester Smith and Iree Smith, and brothers Donald Smith and Mitchell Smith.

James was a veteran of the U.S. Military.  He will be dearly missed and never forgotten. 

Funeral services:   Monday, December 13, 2021 at Siloam Christian Church, 628 East Adams Street, Tucson, AZ  85705.  Viewing 1:00–2:00pm.  Ceremony 2:00–4:00pm.  Repast in church reception hall to follow.

Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Chapel, 2580 South Sixth Avenue, Tucson, AZ  85713, 520-547-3400.