James Rodney (Hot Rod) Smith

MR. JAMES RODNEY SMITH Mr. Rodney (Hot Rod) Smith, 49, of LaGrange, passed away, Sunday January 27, 2019, at his home. Born June 16, 1969 in California, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Bobby Lee Smith, Sr. and the late Kathie Tidwell Marchman. He worked at Doss Deer Processing, enjoyed motorcycle riding, and was a jack of all trades. Survivors include son Austin Smith of LaGrange; sisters, Kimberly Shelton of Greenville and Terri Smith of Georgia; brothers, Bobby Lee Smith, Jr. of Hogansville, Jody Edward Marchman, and Jason Samuel Marchman, both of Luthersville; and a granddaughter, Winsley Teal Smith. In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Suzette Denise Smith. The Guardian family will host Hot Rod's last ride at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 2, at Guardian RC, 107 Lovelace Rd, West Point, GA 31833, with a memorial service after the ride at 2:00 p.m. at Guardian RC. Condolences may be expressed at www.mckibbenfuneralhome.com Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.