James T. Smith

December 11, 1953 - September 23, 2020

Mr. James T. Smith Sr., 66, of Waterbury, CT departed this life on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at St. Mary's Hospital. Before moving to Waterbury, James lived on the South End of Bridgeport for over 30 years where everyone knew him as Jimmy. James is survived by his four children, Roslynn Smith, James T. Smith Jr., and Monica Smith all of Florida, and Jason (Selina) Smith Sr. of North Carolina, seven grandchildren, Emonte Pendergrass, Jasmine Smith, Maya DeJesus, Darion Newkirk, Jason Smith Jr., Makai Smith, and Jamar Smith, six siblings, Alfonso (Bernice) Smith, John Williams, Karrien Williams, Joyce (Jerome) Murray, Eric Smith and Betty Lorde, several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives. James also leaves to mourn, his loving companion of nine years, Robin Sparkman. James was predeceased by his mother, Lula Smith and his sister Diane Turner. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 1301 Stratford Ave, Stratford, CT. Friends may greet the family from 10:00 a.m. until start of service. Burial will be at Park Cemetery, 620 Lindley Street Bridgeport, CT.