Jim Smiley Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Jim Smiley of Bloomington, Illinois, born in San Jose, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 83, on June 27, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Zenas Smiley and Opal Smiley. He is survived by: his daughters, Tangie (Benjamin Sheets), Tiffany (John Quindry) and Toni (Adam Kolls); his grandchildren, Caymen, Koke, Calvin, Brice, Kendall, Karizma and Jackson; his wife Carol; his children, Angie, Jeffery Stewart, Kim Emmett and Anne René Elsbree; and his grandchildren, Jeffery Stewart, Debbi, Jennifer Holliday and Brandon. He is also survived by 3 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 5th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 5th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Eastview Christian Church (1500 Airport Rd, Normal, IL 61761).

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Eastview Christian Church, Normal, IL.