James W. ""Smitty"" Smith, age 96, of Gulfport, passed away on April 15, 2014.
He was of the Baptist faith, a master mason at Halfway Lodge #852, Halfway, KY, a Kentucky Colonel, and was a lifetime member of AACEM and American Austin Bantam Club.
He is survived by his son-in-law and daughter, Roland and Diane Cowart, his grandchildren, Brent Cowart and Shea Cowart, and 3 great-grandchildren. He also loved his grand-dogs, ""Shasta"", ""Noel"", and ""Austin."" He was known and loved by many.
Funeral services will be held at a later date in Lexington, KY.
Memorials may be sent to the Humane Society of South MS, 2715 Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS 39501.
The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is in charge of arrangements, and an online guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com