JAMES EDDIE RAT VICTORY, of Smyrna, died April 19, 2011. He was a native of Smyrna, and son of the late Lee William and Ruie Groce Victory. Funeral services will be Friday at 10:30 AM at River of Life Church in Smyrna with Pastor Ed Irwin officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Victory is survived by sons, Keith Victory of Smyrna and Barry (Angel) Victory of Smyrna; brothers, Billy (Jeanette) Victory of Seattle,WA, Kenneth (Esther) Victory of Smyrna, and David (Drema) Victory of Smyrna; grandchildren, Zakry, Rymie, and Chanse Victory, and Ashtyn Baty. He was also preceded in death by a brother, E.A. Victory. Mr. Victory was a member of River of Life Church and was retired from Aramark Vending. He was also a former employee of the City of Smyrna Parks and Recreation Dept. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 Thursday at River of Life Church in Smyrna. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.woodfinchapel.com. 615-459-3254.