James R. Smith Sr. Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James R. Smith Sr. of Sunbury, Ohio, who passed away on August 21, 2023, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James R. Smith Sr. to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Richard W. Smith and E. Myrtle Smith (Whitt); his former life partners, Doris E. (Clark) and Peggy J. Ratliff (Mullins); his son Ricky Smith; his grandsons, Ricky Smith Jr., Shannon Smith and Travis Smith; and his siblings, Elwood Smith, Pauline "Polly" Schoenberger and Mavis Seymour.

He is survived by : his children, Deborah Smith (James) of Westerville and James R. Smith (Deborah) of South Carolina; his grandchildren, Cory, Kristy, Cammy, Tony and Shilo; his great grandchildren, Steven, Corbin, Hudson, Cora, Holton, Kaden, Anthony, Cameron, Lexi, Brooke, Scarlett and Jackson; and his fiancée Betty Hall of Rich Hill. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

Memorial contributions can be made to People in Need, 138 Johnson Dr., Delaware, Ohio 43015. Memorial ContributionsPeople in Need, Inc. of Delaware County Ohio138 Johnson Drive, Delaware, OH 43015Pancreatic Cancer Action Network1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266877-272-6226.