James Lee Smith
- Apr 25
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 30
1959 - 2026
OBITUARY
James Lee Smith, 66, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away on April 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
He was born on September 7, 1959, in Hollis, NY to Gloria M. Smith and Edward J. Smith. James spent his life working as Trailer Truck Driver and was known as kind-hearted, generous, loyal and funny, he sure loved to laugh.
Even though James lived in Florida for the past 25 years he was a true NY Fan for his NY Rangers, Mets and Jets. He supported the Wounded Warriors Project.
James is survived by his brothers Kenneth Smith (Susan Waleski), Brother David Smith (Megan), Nephew Patrick, Niece Catherine, Uncle Edward Mehler, Aunt Kathleen Smith, Cousins Steven Mehler, Raymond Smith, Gary Smith, Dwayne Smith, Sheila Smith, Joanne Booth. He was preceded in death by his parents Gloria M. Smith and Edward J. Smith
Family and friends will gather for Visitation on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the New Hyde Park Funeral Home, New Hyde Park, NY. A 10:00am Funeral will be celebrated on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 5 Durham Road, North New Hyde Park, NY. Graveside service will be held immediately following the Funeral Mass at Mount Olivet Cemetery 65-40 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY.
VISITATION
Thursday, May 7 7:00 - 900 PM
New Hyde Park Funeral Home 506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY
FUNERAL SERVICE
Friday, May 8
10:00 AM
Trinity Lutheran Church
5 Durham Road, North New Hyde Park, NY
INTERMENT
Mount Olivet Cemetery 65-40 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY
James my dear friend. U will be truly missed i tried to help u any way I could but now ur in God's hands in peace! We had a special friendship and some laughs since I met u! It was truly wonderful. I will miss my buddy. Love kathy
We will miss our time together and many great conversations . Peace be with you eternally brother. ( El cameenz ! )
My condolences to the smith family
May he R.I.P. God Bless 🙏
When we were young, we would spend time at Grandma & Grandpa's house for Christmas. As we grew older, we always said those were some of the best time we ever had. You lived in for for 25 years, but before that, we made so many memories together. We used to go to Shea Stadium for Jets game with friends and family and those moments meant everything. When you would come back up, you stayed in Montauk and we always made sure to get together. We went to Rangers Game, Mets Game, Saratoga and Jets games you truly loved it all. You loved the road, the ride and the Journey. Keep on Driving..... until we meet again. Love your Brothe…
Condolences and prayers to family and friends.