1942
James
2015
James (Jim) Robert Smith Sr.
October 12, 1942 — April 28, 2015
James (Jim) Robert Smith, Sr.
James (Jim) Robert Smith, Sr., 72, of Tuppers Plains, Ohio, passed away April 28, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital flollowing a brief illness.
Jim was born in Pomeroy, Ohio on October 12, 1942 to Callie and Norman Smith. He attended Pomeroy schools and graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1960. He met the love of his life, Joan Gay Harmon, and they were married July 7, 1962. Jim and Joan settled in Tuppers Plains and raised three sons, James Robert (Rob), Jr., (Franklin) Ray Smith and Michael Jason.
Jim was a dedicated employee of DuPont in Parkersburg for 35 years. He also found many ways to support children and learning through coaching his sons' sports teams and as a school board member for the Eastern Local School District for 12 years. Jim was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan and took every opportunity to follow the football team.
Jim's greatest pleasure was his children and grandchildren and he will be greatly missed. He is survived by three brothers and one sister, his wife Joan, Rob and Anne Smith of Vincent, Ray and Cindy Smith, and their children Lauren and Marcus of Oneida, New York and Michael and Tina Smith, and their son Mason of Gallipolis, Ohio.
A private service of internment will take place. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society.
James (Jim) Robert Smith, Sr., 72, of Tuppers Plains, Ohio, passed away April 28, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital flollowing a brief illness.
Jim was born in Pomeroy, Ohio on October 12, 1942 to Callie and Norman Smith. He attended Pomeroy schools and graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1960. He met the love of his life, Joan Gay Harmon, and they were married July 7, 1962. Jim and Joan settled in Tuppers Plains and raised three sons, James Robert (Rob), Jr., (Franklin) Ray Smith and Michael Jason.
Jim was a dedicated employee of DuPont in Parkersburg for 35 years. He also found many ways to support children and learning through coaching his sons' sports teams and as a school board member for the Eastern Local School District for 12 years. Jim was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan and took every opportunity to follow the football team.
Jim's greatest pleasure was his children and grandchildren and he will be greatly missed. He is survived by three brothers and one sister, his wife Joan, Rob and Anne Smith of Vincent, Ray and Cindy Smith, and their children Lauren and Marcus of Oneida, New York and Michael and Tina Smith, and their son Mason of Gallipolis, Ohio.
A private service of internment will take place. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society.
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