It is with regret we announce the passing of James Stanley Smartt, age 73, of Flintville, TN. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 pm on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Lincoln Cemetery with Bro. Eddie Graves officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 12 pm to 2 pm on Saturday at Higgins Funeral Home.
Stanley was born December 14, 1948, in Lincoln County, TN to the late Wiley and Josephine Henderson Smartt. He was a member of Lincoln Baptist Church and he worked as a painter and a truck driver. He also ran Jeans Café at Flintville for several years, and later retired as Custodian from Flintville School. Stanley passed away January 24, 2022, at Lincoln Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Carol Marty Smartt; son, Barry (Tammy) Smartt of Flintville; sister, Nancy Smartt of Rogersville, AL; and grandson, Cole Smartt. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of James Stanley Smartt.
18 Comments To "James Stanley Smartt"
#1 Comment By Larry Moorehead On January 25, 2022 @ 11:47 am
Carol, so sorry to hear about your loss ,our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
#2 Comment By Don Counts On January 25, 2022 @ 11:49 am
Stanley was a good friend and always positive and encouraging to me. I will miss seeing him around. My deepest condolences goes to the family.
#3 Comment By Connie arnold On January 25, 2022 @ 11:54 am
Carol sorry to hear about Stanley my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time connie arnold
#4 Comment By Billy and Cindy Langford On January 25, 2022 @ 12:06 pm
So sorry to hear about Stanley- we always looked forward to getting a Stanley burger – praying for God’s comfort for you all
#5 Comment By Janette McKin Askins On January 25, 2022 @ 1:36 pm
Carol, so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and all the family
#6 Comment By Katie Womack On January 25, 2022 @ 1:48 pm
Carol & family—- so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God out His loving arms around you all during this very difficult time 🙏❤️
#7 Comment By Marijoan Croft On January 25, 2022 @ 1:55 pm
Worked with Mr. Stanley and his wife Carol at Flintville , what a loving and caring man always talked of his beloved Cole!
#8 Comment By Roger & Lisa Whitworth On January 25, 2022 @ 1:56 pm
Carol and family. We are so sorry for ya’ll loss he will be missed by so many. May god wrapped his arms around the family and give ya’ll comfort and peace at this difficult time. We love ya’ll very much may god blessed ya’ll.
#9 Comment By Betty and Mitchell Koonce On January 25, 2022 @ 5:18 pm
Stanley was a great person and friend. He will truly be missed!! Always enjoy talking to him. Just talked to Stanley Saturday at the Dollar store.. Prayers for the family.
#10 Comment By Jennifer On January 25, 2022 @ 6:04 pm
I am so sorry to hear of carols husband passing. I never met him but carol is an angel. My condolences to the family.
#11 Comment By Emily Snoddy On January 25, 2022 @ 6:13 pm
Carol we were so sorry to hear about mr.stanley….may God bless you….Jake and Emily snoddy
#12 Comment By Phil and Brenda Marty On January 26, 2022 @ 2:45 pm
Carol and family, sorry to hear about Stanley loved his wit. He will be missed. Our prayers are with you.
#13 Comment By Mary Frame On January 26, 2022 @ 2:49 pm
Carol, So sorry to hear of Stanley’s passing, I always enjoyed our conversations when we worked at Flintville school. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
#14 Comment By Debbie Morris On January 26, 2022 @ 6:19 pm
So sorry for your loss. Praying for all the family.
#15 Comment By Tina Towry On January 27, 2022 @ 11:22 pm
My prayers is definitely with you cuz most of my youngest memories I have was in the cafe ! I know he will be deeply missed !!! I love you Carol may god be with you in your time of need!
#16 Comment By Lavenya Counts On January 28, 2022 @ 11:27 pm
Carol, I am so sorry to hear this. I thought so much of Stanley, I was happy to see him a few weeks ago. You and Barry are in my prayers.
#17 Comment By Jason & Denise Rice On January 29, 2022 @ 10:42 am
Dear Carol. It’s been a very long time since we have seen our family in Tennessee. We are very saddened for you and family for the loss of your husband, Stanley. We sincerely hope that God will comfort you and carry you through this dark and difficult time. May Stanley Rest In Peace in God’s holy arms.
#18 Comment By Nacy Smartt On February 2, 2022 @ 9:22 am
We miss you so much. You will forever be in my heart. Miss you and love you.