Reverend Jimmie Thomas Smith, 93 of Brookhaven, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on February 17, 2026. He lived his life in devotion to Christ. His faith guided him daily and he shared God's love throughout his many years of ministry. He served as a pastor in numerous south Mississippi churches and was bi-vocational working as a carpenter. The Southern Baptist Missions also appointed Jimmie and his wife, Mary as missionaries to Lander and Sheridan, Wyoming, and Whitehall, Montana where they served over 8 years total. Their primary focus was church planting and leadership development.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM at Brookhaven Funeral Home in 894 Natchez Drive, Brookhaven, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Brookhaven Funeral Home in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Burial will follow in Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery in Brookhaven, MS. Bro. Greg Warnock will officiate. Brookhaven Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 601-833-1441

Reverend Smith is survived by his devoted wife of 74 years, Mary Jackson Smith; sons, David Jonathan Smith (Renae), and Henry Thomas Smith (Phyllis) of Brookhaven. He is also survived by grandchildren, Amanda Hartley (Russell) of Byram, Dale Smith of Georgia, and Felecia Smith (Jamie) of San Antonio; four great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. Smith and Ada Smith; infant son, Lucias Jeffrey; granddaughter, Meghan Elizabeth Smith; and sisters, Henrietta Britt, Verlyn Vaughn, and Frances Bowman.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Missions of choice or First Baptist Church of Brookhaven building fund.