James Franklin Smith Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 19, 2026 we had to say goodbye to James Franklin Smith of Du Quoin, Illinois. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Franklin Smith to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Franklin and Mary Bell Smith (Clark); and his siblings, Josephine Jursic, Harry Smith and Harold Don Smith.
He is survived by: his spouse Shirley M. Otto (Morrow); his daughter Rachelle Berry (David); his grandchildren, Natalie Brand (Michael), James Otto (Amy), Robert Otto (Sheila), Felicia Brand, Shayla Bevis (Andrew), Paige Otto, Brianne Springston (Jason), Catlyn Sawyer (Marcus), Garrin Otto (Kim), Chelsea Reiling (Tyler) and Jordan Otto; his great grandchildren, Ashlyn Sawyer, Amelia Sawyer, Hadlei Sawyer, Charlie Bevis, Emery Bevis, Michael Springston, Ellie Springston, Liam Otto and Emmett Otto; and his siblings, Loretta Byrd (Mac, Jr.), Robert Smith (Becky), Nancy Davis, Richard Smith (Sharon), Barbara Herman (Joe) and Kathy McKinzey (Harold).
Friends may make memorials to United Pentecostal Church Building Fund or Marion VA CLC and will be accepted at the funeral home.
