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James Edward Smith
Born: 7/9/1938
Died: 7/29/2021
Age: 83
Community: Perry, MI
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James Edward Smith, age 83 of Perry, was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He lost his battle from the complications caused by sepsis on Thursday July 29, 2021 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing with his family by his side. James was born on July 9, 1938 in Williamston, MI to Howard Grant and Thelma Cornell-Grant then later became the adopted son of Ernest Lee Smith and Thelma Cornell-Grant-Smith. James married the love of his life, Freida Mai Barks on August 19, 1961 at Montrose Full Gospel Church. Together they raised four wonderful children and enjoyed 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He graduated in 1957 from Mason High School. He proudly served in the United States Army 92nd Trans Co stationed in Frankfurt, Germany. James retired from the City of East Lansing. He was a member of Am Vets 4064 and the American Legion of Perry.
James is survived by his wife of almost 60 years Freida (Barks); sons Scott (Kay) Smith, John (Kimberly) Smith; Daughters Denise McCain, and Sandra (Jeff) Eggers. Grandchildren: Justin (Tealah), Bryan (Tiffanie), David (Rachelle), Steven (Brittney), Nicholas (Jenna), Michael, Dustyn, Jeffrey, Jaden, Logan, and Owen. Great-grandchildren: Gage, Corbin, Cayson, Kaylee, Payton, Natalynn, Jeremiah, Waylon, Chantzen, and Jaxton. James was pre-deceased by his parents and sister Joyce (Joe) (Grant) Hines.
On Saturday, August 7, 2021 there will be a memorial service held at the Perry Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Timothy Harmon officiating. Visitation will take place from 10-11 am, memorial service will begin at 11:00 am and graveside burial at Rose Lawn Cemetery will follow the service. Luncheon will be served back at Perry Church of the Nazarene. Memorial contributions in James Smith's name are suggested to PMSER (food Bank). Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com. |
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8/7/2021 |
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10:00 AM |
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8/7/2021 |
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11:00 AM |
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Perry Church of the Nazarene
3100 West Ellsworth Road
Perry, MI 48872Get a Map to this location...
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Rev. Timothy Harmon |
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