James H. Smith, 85, of Stow, died Sunday, March 6, 2016 at his home.
He was born December 26, 1930 in Kent, to Park and Ruth (Flanagan) Smith. He was a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church and Plumbers and Pipefitters #219.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joan (Skrocki); sons, James (Michelle) Smith of Kent and Gregory (Stacy) Smith of Deerfield; grandchildren, Jameson, Jesse, Nicole, Sam and Tara Smith; great grandchildren, Austin, Hunter, Alana and Liam Smith; brothers, Richard (Sylvia) of Kent and Thomas (Norma) of Ravenna; sisters, Ruth Ambrose of Wooster, Dorothy Moore of Welcome, NC, Rita Moore of Hudson, FL, Roseann (Charles) Maurer of Strongsville and Jane (Edward) Thomas of Kent; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Susan; infant son, Michael; daughter, Julie Babb; sisters, Elizabeth May, Virginia Gathings, Paula Hausman and Lutie Mae Burrell; brothers, William, Park Jr. and Robert Smith.
Calling hours will be held 5-8 PM Friday, March 11 at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent. Funeral mass will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, March 12 at St. Eugene Catholic Church with Fr. Neil Crosby officiating. Burial will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Charity of Your Choice, in memory of Jim.