James A. Smith

James Alex Smith was born on August 5th, 1978 to the parents of Sylvia Smith & Lamont Forrest. Sylvia Smith has passed away on May 18th, 2011. James leaves to mourn a wonderful wife Dawn Wade-Smith, Father Lamont Forrest, Mother in law Rebecca Wade, Father in Law Wilmon Lee Wade, Brother in law Craig Wade, Daughter Alexis. His sisters Natasha Smith, Nicole Forrest, Brothers Justin Smith, Sean Forrest, Jonathan Smith who has passed on. Nieces Melvina Smith, Shaquawna Smith, Nephews David Smith and Tyheim Smith and a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

James was a supportive caring husband, brother and friend. James loved life, was always smiling and happy even on his darkest days. James was a go getter, as much as he went through in life, there was nothing that could stop him from achieving his goals. James favorite saying was “ How will we ever succeed, if you have never failed” as well as “Progress Is a Process” Sleep on “Big Al” and take your rest. We love you but god loved you best.

Gone but never forgotten until we meet again.

Arrangements under the direction of David Funeral Home, Astoria, NY.