Background
Smith, James Russell was born on March 25, 1931 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of James Perry and Marguerite Ellen (Morris) Smith.
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James Russell Smith
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With, Memphis Fire Department, 1950-1985; captain, Memphis Fire Department, 1958-1969; district chief, Memphis Fire Department, 1969-1976; deputy chief, Memphis Fire Department, 1976-1981; director fire services, Memphis Fire Department, 1981-1985; chief, Germantown Fire Department, Tennessee, since 1985.
Politics
When the Church as a body engages with political issues, it should follow the principles of Christian faith.
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All Christians can seek to create a way of life deliberately designed to overcome evil with good and to promote justice for all.
Membership
Fire representative Shelby United Neighbors, 1970, Memphis Goodfellows, 1981-1983, Handicapped Inc., 1981-1985, Salvation Army, 1981-1985. Member Metropolitan Fire Chiefs, International Fire Chiefs Association, Southeastern Association Fire Chiefs, Tennessee Association Fire Chiefs, Shelby County Fire Chiefs Association, International Society Fire Service Instructors Lodges: Masons, Shriners.
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Married Lela Ann Howard, March 25, 1949. Children– James Russell Junior, Steven Howard.
