James Smith

James Franklin Smith, 50 passed away Friday, May 5, 2017 at his residence. Services for Mr. Smith will be 2:00 pm Monday, May 8, 2017 at St. Phillip Benizi Catholic Church.  Burial will follow at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park under the direction of Calvillo Funeral Home. A rosary will be held 7:00 pm, Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Calvillo Funeral Home.

James was born July 11, 1966 in Lawton, OK to Matilde & Pauline Gonzales.  He married Felicitas Cuellar on October 2, 2016 in Hereford.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and enjoyed watching the Cowboys and Texas Tech football.  His pass times included golfing, camping and fishing but what he loved the most was spending time with his family and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Felicitas Cuellar Smith of Lubbock; his mother, Pauline Gonzales of Shallowater; five sons, James Smith Jr. of Plainview, Johnathon Smith of Canyon, Joshua Smith, Jordan Smith, Jacob Smith all of Shallowater; two daughters, Jessica & Matthew Smith of Lubbock, Meah Vera of Plainview; his ex-wife, Jeanette Smith of Lubbock; three brothers, Harold Donald Smith Jr. of Brenham, Jerry Lee Smith, Richard Dwane Smith both of Shallowater; two sisters, Sherry Gonzales Garza, Debbie McCullough both of Shallowater; seven grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his father, Matilde Gonzales.