James Edward Smith

James Edward “Ed” Smith, age 83, of Harpersville, AL, passed away on October 26, 2020. Graveside service will be Friday, October 30, 2020 at 11:30 am at Harpersville Cemetery. The service will be officiated by Rev. Winston Brooks and Rev. Jervis Young. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Betty Smith; sons, Jeff Smith (Kim) and Ray Newman (Donna); daughter, Olivia Smith; brother, Jimmy Smith (Patricia); 12 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Smith is preceded in death by his parents; son, Tony Smith; and sister, Carol Smith. He was a long time member of the Harpersville united Methodist church. He was also an employee of Bessemer Electric Service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Harpersville United Methodist Church Mission Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.curtisandsonfh.com. Curtis and Son Childersburg Chapel to direct.