James Patrick Smith

James Patrick Smith Sr, affectionately known as Patrick or Smitty, was born on May 28th, 1968 in the Caribbean island of Tortola, British Virgin Islands (BVI) to the late Tomas and Theodosia Smith. He was the sixth of eight children and like his siblings, his education started at Meyers Primary School in Tortola. In 1977, the entire family relocated to St. Thomas in the neighboring United States Virgin Islands (USVI). While in St. Thomas, James continued his education at Lockhart Elementary and Wayne Aspinall Junior High School before moving on to New Jersey where he attended the Edison Job Corps Training Center. He completed his training at the Job Corps and earned certification in Building Maintenance including HVAC, electrical, plumbing and carpentry. Upon completion of his training, he was hired by the Marriott Corporation in New Jersey/New York where he worked as a maintenance technician. He then transferred to the Courtyard Hotel at the Atlanta Airport and before moving to the Stone Mountain Inn located in Stone Mountain, GA where he worked as an engineering supervisor until his retirement in July 2017. Cumulatively, he provided over 30 years of service to the Marriott Corporation. After retirement, he continued to utilize his plumbing, electrical, painting and carpentry skills for a variety of remodeling projects, as well as working for Home Depot in Buford, GA. Coming from a large family, James loved spending time with his siblings and their families. Whether it was for a cookout, Thanksgiving, Christmas or other family gatherings, James would be the center of attention and made the occasion memorable by telling stories, making jokes, picking on people and making everyone laugh. In December 2020 James was diagnosed with cancer. He endured surgery, radiation and chemotherapy and was declared a survivor after the treatment and follow up appointments. James had been looking forward to visiting his childhood home in Tortola for Christmas this year, but sadly it was not meant to be. The cancer returned and changed everything. While in the hospital, James accepted that his time with us was limited and he declared that he was at peace with it and with God. His last words reassured us that “Everything will be all right". On June 8th,2022 James transitioned from this life to eternity. James leaves behind his wife, Tania, sons James Jr. and Justin. Daughter Alexis, stepdaughter Martina. Brothers Ira, Bernard, Arnold, Otis and Sylvester. Sisters Delsia and Angela. Godmothers Carmen Howell and Rosemary King. Father-in-Law Murray Dyer, Mother-in-law Bernetta Henry, Brothers-in-law Austin George, Timothy B. McDowell Sr., Marlon Williams, Kevin and Damion Dyer. Sisters-in-law Leticia, Joycelyn, Marva and Onika Smith, Karen Jean-Charles, Andrea and Trecia Dyer. Nephews Gregory George, Bernard Jr., Jadon and Seyande Smith, Timothy Jr., Antonio and Mikal McDowell, Sejayi Huyghue. Nieces Deriece Malone, Bernice Johnson, Learice Bembridge, Berenice, Leanice, Jalezcia, Iyanna, Janai, and Semaya Smith. Great nephews Rahyim George, Josai Huyghue and Xavier Bembridge. Great niece Ysabel Malone. He is also survived by the descendants of the late Rosa George, the late Helen Christophena King, the late Clarita Purcell, the late Florida Percival, the late Christophena Forbes, the late Isabella Hodge and the late Monroe Mactavious.

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James Patrick Smith

May 28, 1968 - June 8, 2022