James "Tex" Texerra Smith

Mr. James Texerra “Tex” Smith, 76 of Mount Airy, passed away at his home on Tuesday September 23, 2025. He was born May 27, 1949, in Surry County to the late James Herman Smith and Verona Lowery Smith. He retired from the HVAC industry and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Smith proudly served our country in the US Air Force, and he was a sergeant during the Vietnam war. Tex and his wife loved to go camping, visit the ocean and the mountains, and classic cars. Tex was a Mopar man who even had a red 1970 charger. He would often go bike riding with his family in his younger days. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 49 years, Hazel Blackburn Smith of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Krista Allyson Musick and husband Jason; son, James Zachary Smith; his four-legged grandbabies; and by several other family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith was preceded by his brother, Terry Lee Smith. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the family.