Jay B. Smith, 77, of Beaumont died June 27, 2003 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital. A native of El Dorada, Arkansas and resident of Beaumont since 1955, Mr. Smith was former secretary/treasurer for Beaumont Steel and later an independent agent for AFLAC. He was a United States World War II Navy Veteran.
He is survived by his sons, Patrick Smith of Little Rock, Arkansas, Allen Smith and his wife Sandy Pinson Smith of Longview, and William Smith of Beaumont; daughter Renee Smith-Petitt and her husband John of Lumberton; grandchildren, Kristen Smith, Brittany Smith, Brooklynn Smith, Whittley Turner, Amber Norberg, Stephen Stafford, Jr., Charles J. Staford, and Cortney Stafford; and five great grandchildren. Two of his daughters, Michelle Smith Turner and Becky Smith preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be 11;00 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2003 at Broussard's, 1605 N Major Drive, Beaumont. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 1,2 003 at Arlington Cemetery, El Dorado, Arkansas. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening, June 29, 2003 at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made ot United Way of Jefferson County, 700 North Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
