Obituary: James Walter (Smitty) Smith

Father, son, brother and car enthusiast James Walker "Smitty" Smith passed away on Sept. 8, 2022. Jim is survived by his two sons and their families, which include seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, sisters Sherry Smith and Carol West, and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 21. A viewing will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 5500 Fruitvale Ave., Bakersfield, from 10 a,n, to 12 noon. Graveside services will be at the Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 E Bear Mountain Blvd., Arvin at 1:30 p.m.