Mr. James Bruce Smith, age 76, of Pembroke, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 31st, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.

A native of the Bronx, New York, James had made Pembroke, GA his home since 1978. He retired from Cooper Tools and Walmart Distribution in Statesboro, GA. James was a dedicated member of Boyds Temple New Order Church in Ellabell, GA.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Betty Singleton-Smith of Pembroke, GA; children, James (Faye) Smith and Reginald Smith, both of the Bronx, New York, and Lolita (Daniel) Bell; his sister, Annie Floyd of California; brothers, Richard Smith of Baltimore, MD, and Charles Smith of Connecticut; sister-in-law, Dilinda Smith of Maryland; brother-in-law, Bishop Christopher "C.C." (Mollie) Singleton of Ellabell, GA, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025 from 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. at Craig R. Tremble Funeral Home Pembroke Chapel, 66 Ledford Street, Pembroke, GA 31321.

Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 11a.m. at Boyds Temple New Order Church, 236 Mill Creek Church Road, Ellabell, GA 31308. Bishop Tony Singleton Sr, Eulogist. James Smith will lie-in-state from 10:00a.m. -11:00a.m.

Interment will be held at the church cemetery

Friends may sign the online register book at www.craigrtremblefuneralhome.com.

Celebration of Life services are entrusted to the care of Craig R. Tremble Funeral Homes, Inc., Pembroke Chapel, 66 Ledford Street, Pembroke, GA 31321