James Arnold Smith

Heaven gained another Angel.

James Arnold Smith, born January 1, 1938, departed this life December 8, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Arnold was born south of Loop, TX in Sawyer Flats to Jesse & Jimmie Smith on

January 1, 1938. Arnold graduated from Loop High School in 1956 and farmed all his adult life. He married Martha Freeman on December 23, 1958. He was a lifetime resident of Loop Texas.

Arnold was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse & Jimmie Smith, and brother Vester Smith.

Arnold is survived by a large loving family his wife Martha, three children: Tonya & husband Mike Moore; Sonya & husband Ruben Martinez; and Wade Smith, grandchildren: Kylia Foster; Jacky Kelly & wife Cassandra; Kolton Foster & wife Monica; Kallee Longoria; Jessica & husband Mike Kearns; and Casey Moore. Along with Great Grandchildren: Clea Kelly; Rhett & Emerson Longoria; Kashton & Karter Foster; and Morgan & Mykah Kearns.

Arnold was an avid hunter that enjoyed farming and family gatherings, but Arnold’s family was his world.

The Family requests donations to your favorite charity in lieu of flowers.