James Leon Smith has entered his eternity life with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 20, 2021. He was born on September 9, 1944. He blessed us with 76 years of his loving and contagious personality. James passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. He will be deeply missed by so many. He is preceded by his loving wife; Lila Smith, three children; Robert Smith, Kenneth Lawshe, Larry Lawshe, two grandchildren; Joshua Lawshe, Gavin Lawshe and one brother; Renald Smith.
He is survived by his six children; Mary Ann Vandoungen, Faye Smith, Frank Lawshe, Mike (Kathy) Lawshe, Richard (Kim) Lawshe, twenty one grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, friends and family.
A funeral service and visitation will be held on Friday, March 26, 2021 from 11:00AM-12:00PM. in Valhalla Funeral Home. Internment will follow on Friday, March 26, 2021 in Valhalla Memorial Gardens.