Brief Biographical Sketch of Jesse James Smith, Jr.

Birth: December 18, 1952 in Palestine, Texas.

Parentage: Jesse and Loretta Smith became the parents of a son whom they named Jesse James Smith, Jr. "Bubba".

Christian Faith: He united with New Jerusalem Primitive Baptist Church at the age of 14 where he remained.

He joined the U.S. Navy after graduating from high school later graduated from Texas Eastern University after receiving his degree in Criminal Law.

Employment: He worked for Trane Company for 26 years. Later joined Robe City Bikers Organization until his death.

Demise: On Monday, January 30, 2017 in Tyler, Texas, the Angel of Silence came and relieved Jesse from his pain and suffering. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Smith, Sr. and Loretta Tutt; grandparents, Sam and Beauty Smith, Soul and Annie B. Carroll; uncle, Frank Carroll; aunt, Liola Crist; great uncle and great aunt, Sim and Lola Mickens; great great aunt, Willie Mae Carroll, uncle; J.C. Holmes.

Jesse leaves to cherish his memories: one sister, Jessie Marie Sweet; brothers, R.B. Birdow and R.L. Birdow of Tyler, Texas, Michael Smith, Gerald Smith, Rolan Smith, Dennis Smith, Charles Smith and Jeffrey Smith all of Palestine, Texas; two aunts, Irene Ross of San Angelo and Vernell Holmes of Houston, Texas. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and best friend, Vivian Harrall of Missouri.