James Clifton Smith, age 85, passed away at the Rapides Regional Medical Center on Friday, October 23rd, 2026. 

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Carmen Smith; children, Denise Smith, Vanessa Smith, Debra McConnell, and Tabb Smith; his brothers, Roger Smith and Charles Smith. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a special grandchild he held dear to his heart, Elizabeth Warren (Mason).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Smith & Velma Pearl Mitchell Smith; and his sisters, Helen Geneva Mahan and Bettye Lou Bruner.

Family and friends are invited to sign and view the online guestbook at www.escudefuneralhome.com. 

Escude Funeral Home of Mansura, 6608 Porterie St. Mansura, LA 71350 (318-964-2324) has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.