James Smotrel Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Smotrel of Lynchburg, Virginia, who passed away on January 28, 2026, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Smotrel to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Smotryski and Ann Smotryski; and his brothers, John Smotryski and Joseph Smotryski. He is survived by: his wife Judy; his daughters, Sarah Pierson and Jessica White; his children-in-law, Steve Pierson and Drew White; and his grandchildren, Christopher Pierson, Katelyn Pierson, Oliver White and Wilson White.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Collie Club of America's Collie Health Foundation or the Lynchburg Humane Society.
