James Donald Smitherman

James Donald Smitherman, 83, of Lawley died Saturday, January 11, 2014. He was born on Sunday, July 20, 1930 in Hale Co., AL, Son of the late Morgan L. Smitherman and the late Lucy Irene Wright Smitherman. He retired as Chief Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist #2 Church. Surviving are his Son, Jimmy D. (Sylvia) Smitherman of Mathews, AL; Grandsons, Joey Smitherman of Mathews, AL, Justin Smitherman of Montgomery, AL; Granddaughter, Janey Smitherman of Mathews, AL; Niece, Jennie Smith of Lawley, AL, Renee Reynolds of Lawley, AL; Nephews, Cliff Smith of Lawley, AL, Larry Smitherman of San Antonio, TX, Jimmy Smitherman of Thorsby, AL, Freddie Smitherman of Clanton, AL, Tony Reynolds of Lawley, AL. He was preceded in death by his 2 Sisters & Brother. Friends will be received from 6-8, Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Martin Funeral Home. Services will be held Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at Pleasant Grove Bapt. #2 Church with Rev. Robert Gibson and Rev. Tony Reynolds officiating. Interment will be at 2:00p.m. in the Alabama National Cemetery, Montevallo, AL. No flowers at family's request. Please donate to Pleasant Grove Baptist #2 Church, Lawley, AL. Martin Funeral Home directing. You may leave online condolences for the family on the guest registry at our website. www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com