CARY — Jimmie Smith Jr. died Thursday, May 13, 2010, at River Region Medical Center. He was 78.

He was of the Baptist faith.

Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie Smith Sr. and Albenna Smith.

Survivors include a son, Oliver James Clark of Vicksburg; a daughter, Elnora Galloway of Vicksburg; a sister, Alberta Kaiser of Vicksburg; three grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends including Teresa Taylor, Cole, Smith and Fitzgerald families.

Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.