James Bruce Smith -

April 19, 1949  -  July 31, 2025

With deep sympathy and compassion, Craig R. Tremble Funeral Homes, Inc., Pembroke Chapel, along with the family, announce the passing of James Bruce Smith

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 of Texas; his sister, Annie Floyd of California; brothers, Richard Smith of Baltimore, MD, and Charles Smith of Connecticut; sister-in-law, Delinda 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.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later time by Craig R. Tremble Funeral Homes, Inc.