On April 27, 2026, Jimmy Smith Jr., affectionately known as “Lil Jimmy,” departed this life at the age of 37. He was born on July 18, 1988, to Jimmy Smith Sr. and Olivier Sims Smith of Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by a host of loved ones from both sides of his family.

A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Lil Jimmy truly never met a stranger—a reflection of the values instilled in him by his parents that he carried proudly into adulthood. Known for his good-natured, any-time-of-day smack talking and his genuinely, caring protective spirit, he had a way of turning every stranger into a friend before the conversation was over. He never forgot a face, a name, or a moment shared.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Combre Funeral Home in Lake Charles, Louisiana.