James A. Smith; May 28, 1941 - September 4, 2019; Beloved husband of Wendy K. Smith (nee Robinson); Dear son of the late Ernestine Baskin of South Bend IN. and Roland Smith of N. Little Rock AR.; Loving father of James A.(Nilsa) Smith Jr. of Chattham IL., Reginald (Yvonne) Smith of St. Louis MO., Reba Smith of St. Louis MO., Ericka Smith of St. Louis MO., Denise Hampton of Horn Lake MS., and Rebecca (Stevie) Smith-Bowen of St. Louis MO.; Cherished grandfather of Lindsey Carmichael, Stephen Smith, Samuel Smith, Kahi Hampton, Chase Smith, and Stevie Bowen Jr.; Dear brother of Robert Baskin Jr., Gleen Baskin, Milton Silas, Louella Gray, and Wannetta Reid; Our dear uncle, great uncle, cousin, and friend to many; Visitation Saturday September 14, 2019 9:00am - 11:00am with Funeral Service at 11:00am at Jay B. Smith Maplewood Chapel 7456 Manchester.