James Lewis Smith Obituary
The passing of James Lewis Smith of Kahoka, Missouri leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on September 5, 2025 at the age of 71. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Sharon Starr; his stepfather Roy "Pappy" Haskins; his siblings, Patricia Ludwick and Kevin Ray Smith; his son-in-law Steve Thurman; his great grandchild Da'Markiss Steven Wayne Wadena; his half-siblings, Betty McCormick, Sandy Zepeda, Kay Heindrich, James "Kenneth Ford" McClain and Dan Smith; and his stepbrother Darrell Haskins.
He is survived by: his children, Terry Briggs (Deborah) of Wayland, Jason Smith of Kahoka and Shelly Thurman of Kahoka; his brothers, Mike Smith of Des Moines, IA and Jeff Smith (Debra) of Kahoka; and his half-sisters, Linda Harvey of Cedar Rapids and Carol Ownvey of Marion. He is also survived by ten grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to VFW Post# 4342.
