James Michael “Mike” Smith, age 67 of Chelsea, Alabama, and formerly of Hayden, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Mike was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather who was very much loved and will be greatly missed. Mike had been in the HVAC business for almost 30 years as an owner and operator. He was a graduate of Woodlawn High School and Bessemer Tech Technical College. Mike was an avid fan of his Alabama Crimson Tide football. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Floyd and Marie Smith; a grandson, Josh Smith; and a brother-in-law, Butch Gassner. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Rebecca M. “Becky” Smith; two sons, Eric Smith (Ashley) and Chad Smith (Kelsey); his daughter, Hollie Quinn (Austin); grandchildren, Colby Smith, Kimberly Owen, Mary Brooke Smith, and Shelbie Smith; two sisters, Kathey Gassner and Sandra Musgrove.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Forest Crest Cemetery in Irondale, Alabama beginning at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Bruno Cancer Center at St. Vincent’s Hospital, 2728 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205.
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