Jimmy Smith Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jimmy L. Smith 53, of Peoria, passed away on Thursday July 14, 2016 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center at 12:31 p.m. He was born on Feb. 6, 1963 in Covington, TN., to the late Robert Cook and Fannie (Smith) Tipton. He married Shmekia Forrest she survives. Jimmy was a family man; he loved his children and enjoyed family gatherings. When he wasn't entertaining family and friends, Jimmy enjoyed working on cars and fishing. Jimmy is survived by his mother Fannie Smith, wife Shmekia (Forrest) Smith both of Peoria; one son, Miles McNair of Phoenix, AZ; 2 daughters, Trina McNair of Phoenix, AZ., Daranna Herring of Peoria; 3 brothers, Warren Smith, James Tipton and Darius Tipton; one sister, Marilynn Smith all of Peoria. Along with 4 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and dear friends who loved him dearly. Jimmy was preceded in death by his Father, grandparents, 9 uncles and 1 aunt Homegoing services will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior at T W Parks Colonial Chapel. Rev. Dr. Johannes J. Christian and Pastor Ron Henderson will officiate. Interment will be at Lutheran Cemetery. The Smith family has entrusted T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel with arrangements of their love one. Online condolence and words of encouragement can be made to www.twparkschapel.com

Jimmy Smith

February 6, 1963 - July 14, 2016