Freddie James “Fred” Smith, 62, of Johnson City died unexpectedly, Wednesday, Nov. 2 at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Ms. A native of Crossville, he was the son of Edith Christine Moore Smith of Indianapolis, Ind., and the late Wilford James Smith. Mr. Smith was working in Laurel for the state of Mississippi as a facilities manager at Ability Works, where he was involved in numerous community activities. Mr. Smith attended West Laurel United Methodist Church.