had a spot on the Blvd. His suburban vehicle was easy to spot because it was SMU red and blue. Rest in peace Jimmie.
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Jimmie Smith
Smith, Jimmie Wilson Jimmie "Tuff Monkey" Smith passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on September 26, 2009 after an extended illness. Jimmie was born on February 8 , 1934 in Rockwall ,Texas to Mabel and Wilson "Sport" Smith. He spent his early years in Rockwall and McKinney Texas before settling in Grand Prairie, Texas in 1942. He remained a resident of Grand Prairie for the rest of his life.Jimmie graduated from Grand Prairie High School, where he excelled in football. He was awarded a football scholarship to SMU, where he lettered 4 years. After college, he remained an avid fan and supporter of SMU athletics, traveling across the country and to other countries to attend sporting events. He was an active member of the SMU Letterman's Club. Jimmie began his employment career with a brief stay in the insurance industry before beginning a long career in aviation hardware sales. He retired in 2005.He was an outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed hunting and fishing and pursued these interests long into his adult life. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilson Smith and his sister Dianne Smith Jones. He is survived by his mother, Mabel Smith of Grand Prairie; niece Jill Jones of Grand Prairie; nephew Scott Jones and wife Lori; their daughters Taylor Cromell, Laura Jones and Libby Jones all of Grand Prairie, along with many cousins and extended family. The family will receive visitors on Monday, September 28, 6- 8 P.M. at Bean Massey Burge Funeral Home in Grand Prairie. Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. at Bean Massey Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Rockwall. The family would like to thank Jimmie's outstanding and loving caregivers: Deborah, Doris, Barbara, Ms.B, Charlotte and Gloria. We will forever be grateful for their loving service.
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