In Memory Of
James W. Smith
James W. Smith
James "Jim" Weiser Smith
Passed away on October 8, 2011 at Piqua Manor. He was born February 25, 1926 in Columbus, Ohio.
Jim was preceded in death by his father, James G. Smith, mother, Lucille M. Smith, brother, Donald G. Smith and wife, Bonnie Dell Smith.
Jim's field of expertise was Insurance as evidenced by his 44 years in the business. He served his country first in the Navy in WWII and then again the Army in 1955. While living in Hilliard, Jim was elected to the first city council there. He was a Mason of the Scottish Rite and a Shrine member. Other achievements included: President of the Dayton Independent Insurance Agents, the Ohio Underwriters Association of Ohio as well as the Englewood Sertoma Club. Jim was a long standing member of the American Legion, Post 707. For many years Jim was a constant at the Senior Olympics earning gold medals each time he competed. His favorite passion (besides golf) and for which he will be remembered best was his many years as an active participant in the Jim Smith Society. He was affectionately known as Dayton Jim aka the big yellow bird (always donning a customized bright yellow softball uniform at the annual Jim Smith softball games).
Jim is survived by his daughter, Susan N. Smith, son-in-law Doug (Piqua) and grandson, Randy J. Schaffner (Huber Heights).
At the request of the family, contributions in honor of Jim's life may be sent to the Ohio Parkinson Foundation Southwest Region, 1325, N. Third Street, Fairborn, Ohio 45324, website: ohioparkinson-southwest.org.
Passed away on October 8, 2011 at Piqua Manor. He was born February 25, 1926 in Columbus, Ohio.
Jim was preceded in death by his father, James G. Smith, mother, Lucille M. Smith, brother, Donald G. Smith and wife, Bonnie Dell Smith.
Jim's field of expertise was Insurance as evidenced by his 44 years in the business. He served his country first in the Navy in WWII and then again the Army in 1955. While living in Hilliard, Jim was elected to the first city council there. He was a Mason of the Scottish Rite and a Shrine member. Other achievements included: President of the Dayton Independent Insurance Agents, the Ohio Underwriters Association of Ohio as well as the Englewood Sertoma Club. Jim was a long standing member of the American Legion, Post 707. For many years Jim was a constant at the Senior Olympics earning gold medals each time he competed. His favorite passion (besides golf) and for which he will be remembered best was his many years as an active participant in the Jim Smith Society. He was affectionately known as Dayton Jim aka the big yellow bird (always donning a customized bright yellow softball uniform at the annual Jim Smith softball games).
Jim is survived by his daughter, Susan N. Smith, son-in-law Doug (Piqua) and grandson, Randy J. Schaffner (Huber Heights).
At the request of the family, contributions in honor of Jim's life may be sent to the Ohio Parkinson Foundation Southwest Region, 1325, N. Third Street, Fairborn, Ohio 45324, website: ohioparkinson-southwest.org.
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