James "Jim" Smith
November 7, 1943 ~ August 29, 2018
James Jim P. Smith, age 74 of Madison, passed away on August 29, 2018. He was born November 7, 1943 in Loch Lynn, Maryland the son of Janet Melanie (Campbell) and Stanley Adrian Smith. He married Betty Ann Thomas on June 6, 1998 at their residence in Madison.
Jim was a Mentor High School Graduate. He retired from Lubrizol as a pipefitter and welder. He was a long time member of Park United Methodist Church in Madison. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and walking his dog. Most of all, Jim enjoyed getting together with family and friends.
Jim is survived by his wife, Betty Smith; son, Patrick (Donna) Smith; daughter, Kimberly Ford; step-sons, John (Jerri) Shultz, Jeffrey (Melanie) Shultz; step-daughter, Christine Shultz; grandchildren, Meghan, Justin, Kaitlyn, Abigail, Megan, Valerie, Cortney, Raymond, Dominic and Alisha; several great-grandchildren; and brother, Richard (Melva) Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, OH 44057. A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. with Pastor Donna Maruschak from Park UMC officiating.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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Dear Betty, Patrick, Kim, Katie, Abby, Megan and Justin. It saddens me to here of Jim's passing. Such a good man, loving kind and generous. He will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Maureen
Pat – so sorry for your families loss.
My Condolences to all of his family..from the first time i met him,he treated me like one of his own!We talked about hunting ,fishing and life.I say Jim was one of the the best there ever was.He will be missed!!!!and not forgotten
Sorry for your loss Pat, your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
To all the Smith family, thinking of you and sending our condolences.
To the smith family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will be thinking about your wonderful family and praying for you through this difficult time. Beth Ziegler
He was a great man, Patrick and Kimberly I’m sorry for your loss.
What a beautiful tribute, a story of love. Matthew 5:4 With sympathy