James Brendan Smith, born February 9, 1930 to Harold and Rila Murphy Smith, in New York City, New York, went to be with his Lord on April 7, 2017, in Livingston, Texas, at the age of 87 years.
He proudly served his Country in the United States Navy. His love was working within the church and the Knights of Columbus. He held four degrees with the Knights of Columbus. He was a member and usher at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Livingston, Texas.
James’ loving family includes; wife Grace Smith; son, Kenneth Smith; daughters, Kerry Holmes, Brenda Kayleen McMenamy & husband, Richard; sister, Beverly Smith; four grandchildren and one great grandchild; and numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Rila Smith; brother, Harold Smith; grandson, Jacob Walker.
A Rosary Service will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 7 p.m. at Pace Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with Jim McGrath officiating. Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Livingston, Texas with Father Tarsisius Puling SVD officiating. Graveside Service will begin at 1:45 p.m. at Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas with Military Honors. Pallbearers will be Ignacio Morfin, Leon Mudd, Stanley Zann, Frank Martinez, Kenneth Smith, Harley Holmes. To send your online condolences, please go to. www.pacefuneral.com

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