Benjamin James Smith Sr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Benjamin James Smith Sr. of Lima, Ohio, who passed away on November 27, 2025 at the age of 52. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his daughter Alayna'Lou' Geiler (Smith). He is survived by: his grandchildren, Alden, Halle, Levi, Kenna, Dane and Nia; his sons, Ben (Heather) and Smith, Jr. of Mt. Victory, OH; his grandchildren, Piper, Isaac, Anna and Adalyn; his brothers, Gene Smith (Cristi) of Elida and Brad Smith (Jesi) of Rochester Hills; his uncle Tom Sullivan (Kay) of Grove City; and his aunt Linda Schermer (Harry) of Sedona, Arizona. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Thursday, December 4th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, December 5th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the New Hope Christian Center (2240 Baty Rd, Lima, OH 45807). A funeral service was held on Friday, December 5th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In memory of two people who died too young, Ben would encourage you to make memorial contributions in his name to "YOU MATTER", 2330 Shawnee Road, Lima, OH 45805 and/or the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition at ovarian.org.
