James Calley Smith
James Calley Smith, CEO of McLeod Machine Works, Inc. in Beaumont left to see his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 24, 2024. He was born in San Augustine, Texas on December 5, 1935, to Lewis and Leona Smith.
James began working at McLeod Machine Works when he was a junior at Beaumont High School. He worked there for seventy years. His Father-in-law, H.B. McLeod, started the business in 1948. James loved the Lord, his family, fishing, and being a machinist.
Survivors include his wife, Anita McLeod Smith; sons, Cal Smith and his wife, Suzanne, and Andrew (Andy) Smith; daughter, Jamie Collins; and grandchildren, Skylar Smith, Madi Smith, Hank Smith, Vivian Smith, Tyler Collins, Jacob Collins, Chloe Collins, Brady Collins, Lauren Hill, and Brooke Hill.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity or to Hope Women’s Resource Clinic at https://www.hopeclinicpartners.com.
A gathering of Mr. Smith’s family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with his funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. His interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary McFaddin Ave.
- 2000, Mcfaddin Avenue, Beaumont, Texas, 77701,
- June 27, 2024
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary McFaddin Ave.
- 2000, Mcfaddin Avenue, Beaumont, Texas, 77701,
- June 27, 2024
- 2:00 pm
Interment
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- 4955, Pine St, Beaumont, TX, 77703,
So sorry your loss. He was truly one of the good people in this world. Always had a kind word and a gentleman sense about him. I know he will be missed.
Our deepest condolences to the Smith family.
Anita, it saddened me to learn of your great loss. You and your family were much appreciated and loved by my children and me. It will be difficult to tell Nikki, Cindy, Scott, Bryan and Denise of your sad loss. They remember your family’s contribution in their lives and will share my sorrow.
Dearest Cal, and family,
Such a difficult time losing a loved one. Yet, knowing we will all be dancing around the throne with them in paradise one day, makes their passing a little less painful. My our Father place his loving and comforting arms around you during this time of sorrow.
Thank you very much
I was thinking of you all as I drove through Mauriceville on Tuesday. I had no idea at that time. I’m so sorry to hear of his passing. My deepest condolences to each of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you very much
To the entire Smith Family ! Saddened to hear of the passing of this very good ,Godly man from a great family !
Prayers of comfort & healing from the Highland Ave Baptist & Platt family.
Thank you very much.
Mrs. Smith and family, so sorry for your loss. We will all see each other again. Until then, prayers for y’all.
Cal, Andy and Mrs. Smith, I am sorry for your loss. Mr. Smith always had a smile on his face and was such a sweet person. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all in the days ahead. May God wrap you all in his loving arms and give you peace and comfort.
Anita, Cal and Andy, We were so sorry to hear of James’s passing. It was always a pleasure to talk with James. He was a charismatic gentleman whose smile will be remembered by all who knew him. Your home was always welcoming to Rodney and others. God comfort you in your loss. Johnny, Barbara, Rodney and DeeDee
Mrs. Smith, Cal, and Andy, I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Smith was a wonderful man, and it was an honor to know him.
Andy