James Thomas Smith Sr. Obituary
We announce the death of James Thomas Smith Sr. of Bridgeville, Delaware, born in Milford, Delaware, who passed away on May 29, 2026, at the age of 72. James Thomas will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Thomas Smith Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary E. "Dennis" Smith and Clemon Lee Smith Sr.; his grandchild Malin; his brothers, Michael, Howard, Marvin and Eugene Smith; his sister-in-law Alberta Smith; his parents-in-law, Lillie Mae and Elmer Jacobs; and his brothers-in-law, Louis and Wayne Kane.
He is survived by: his wife Viola E Smith of Bridgeville; his children, Ronnie Kane Sr. of Bridgeville, James Kane Jr. (Jacqueline) of Seaford, Latana Kane of Seaford, Michael Kane Sr. (Lapriece) of Dover, Angela Kane of Bridgeville, Tyronne Kane Sr. (Ashley) of Delmar and Deronn Kane Sr. (Renee) of Milford; his siblings, Brenda, Clemon Jr. of Bridgeville, Darnell (Youvette) of Bridgeville and Charles Smith of Bridgeville; his siblings-in-law, Sara Mann, Gloria Smith, Joyce Sampson, Helene Wise (Darnell), Elmer Kane (Rita), Allen Sampson Sr. (Mira), Kenny Sampson (Betty), Gary Sampson (Cheryle) and Clarence Sampson; and his close friends, Gary Davis, Ronald Kefauver, Freddie and Brown. He is also survived by 31 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
