PHONE: (972) 562-2601 James Eugene Smith January 12, 1948 - May 11, 2010 James Eugene Smith, age 62, of Plano, Texas passed away May 11, 2010. He was born January 12, 1948 in Moberly, Missouri to Bill Smith and Martha Betty Elizabeth Walker. On October 21, 1978 he married Barbara Piram in St. Louis, Missouri. James received his accounting degree from Truman State University. He graduated from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri with a Master s Degree in Finance. He began his career with SBC in 1969. James was an accounting director with AT&T and retired after 35 years of service. He was a member of the Rotary club in Plano, Texas and the past treasurer of Grace Presbyterian Church. James was an avid golfer and loved taking his children and grandchildren boating. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Smith of Plano, Texas; daughters, Kelley Smith Mangrum and husband, Earl of St. Louis, Missouri, Jamie Smith and boyfriend, Jerod Bowers of Dallas, Texas; son, Matt Smith and wife, Nikki of Pflugerville, Texas; parents, Bill and Betty Smith of Moberly, Missouri; daughter-in-law, Michelle Smith of Lindale, Texas; sister, Carol Smith of Moberly, Missouri; grandsons, Wesley Smith of Lindale, Texas and Garrett Smith of Pflugerville, Texas; nephew, Andy Miller of Ft. Stewart, Georgia and many other loving family members. He was preceded in death by his son, Scott Smith; grandparents, Blanche Walker, Jim and Bessie Smith. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 13, 2010 at Ridgeview Memorial Park, Allen, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, May 13, 2010 at Grace Presbyterian Church with Pastor Bryan Stamper officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, Allen Texas. John Salas, Jim Joyce, Jay Bagby, Keith Ahsmuhs, Don Martin and Brian Hobbs will serve as pallbearers. SPC US Army Andy Miller will serve as honorary pallbearer. Memorials may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, North Texas Chapter, 8111 LBJ Freeway, Suite 425, Dallas, Texas 75251. Memorials Barbara, If I could ever chose someone to work with it would be Jim. His
kindness and consideration for others always came first. His smile made work enjoyable. May God bless you and your family with great memories. Don Portell DON PORTELL, JULY 28, 2010 Jimmy Smith left a big and positive mark on his boyhood, high school and college pals, including me. I'm one of 14 guys who grew up in the same two or three block area of East Rollins Street in Moberly, Missouri. He was part of the whole post-world War II growing up experience romanticized by many an author, many a screenwriter and many a politician. Jimmy found his place in the milieu of our neighborhood, found a sport at which he was excelled (football), found lifelong buddies, found girlfriends, found an academic niche which suited him and teachers who supported him. Mostly, he thrived in a community which embraced him in every way, got his feet underneath him, his roots in the society and his life full speed ahead. Old friends always remember each other's stumbles and successes and, today, Jim's life is all about that multiplicity of successes., JUNE 1, 2010 So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers. SUE AND ADOUG MOWCZKO, MAY 21, 2010 You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. STEVE THRELKELD, MAY 19, 2010 Our love and prayers for each one of the family. I will send cards soon with my thoughts of one of my favorite people who is now in the best hands of all, without pain or suffering. Sincerely, Mildred and Charlie MILDRED CAVENAR, MAY 17, 2010 We remember all of you with great fondness. Jim was such a nice guy with a gentle spirit and he has had such a struggle which he fought bravely. Our prayers are with you. LIBBY AND JIM CAHALAN, MAY 15, 2010 My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I love Carol, Betty, Bill, and Andy, so feel very close to your family too. Wonderful memories will see you
thru. Jim will be in your hearts and you will be in my prayers. BRENDA JO SPURLING, MAY 14, 2010 Our family would like to express our sincere sympathies to you and your families. Jim's mom and dad are our dear friends and we are so sorry for your loss and what all of you are going through at this time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerly, Bill & Donna Clark & families BILL CLARK, MAY 13, 2010 We have lost a dear sweet friend. Our small group from GPC will greatly miss Jim's presence. Though it is our loss it is Heaven's gain..god speed Jim. Barbara our love is sent to you,may you know our prayers of strength and peace are sent to you today as well as to all of Jim's family. God Bless you all. Shirley & Bob Gunn SHIRLEY & BOB GUNN, MAY 13, 2010 My deepest sympathy goes out to Barb and the entire Smith family for your loss. My beliefs tell me that Jim is in a much better place and no longer in pain. I pray that the sorrow you have now turns into very happy memories of the life that Jim led. I wish I could have met Jim because it was clear by the obituary that he had many friends and family, and was clearly a special person. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. PHIL HAMILTON, MAY 13, 2010 We will miss Jim's smile that always greeted you when you walked into a room. Even though distance always prevented us from seeing him very often, my cousin always made you feel loved. We will miss him greatly. GENE AND PAT SMOTHERS, MAY 13, 2010 Dear Barbara, We are so saddened to hear of Jim's passing. You were one of our favorite couples of Grace. Take comfort in the knowledge that Jim is at peace and perfect and that you will be together again one day. Love and prayers, Sue and Phil SUE & PHIL HOLLIDAY, MAY 13, 2010 Jim was my boss in St. Louis in Accounts Payable. A good man, and he was admired by many at Southwestern Bell.
BRUCE DYSON, MAY 13, 2010 Barb and family, I will send you a separate card with my thoughts about Jim. For now, I want you to know how much I loved and admired him. He was one of the kindest, good-natured people I have had the pleasure of knowing. He was always a straight-shooter and I owe him much. I will miss him deeply. Mike MICHAEL & DEBORAH LAMKE, MAY 13, 2010 As a friend of Jamie's, I know how much she loved her father. It has been a pleasure of mine to become one of Jamie's friends during our years at TCU, and now in Dallas. She has been a truly amazing friend to me and I know that she learned her values and strong character from her dad. Mr. Smith will be deeply missed by his family, but I pray that condolences will be received by knowing that he is in a place where there is no suffering or pain, and only happiness as he watches and protects his family. MELISSA S. O'DOWD, MAY 13, 2010 Jim was a fine man. He was a high school classmate of my youngest sister, Sue Ellen Thompson. His parents were friend of my parents, and his sister, Carol, is a friend of mine. I am so sincerely sorry for you loss. He will be missed by a world of people. With love to each of his family and friends, Jo Anne JO ANNE (CLEAVER) NASH, MAY 13, 2010 Barb,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jim was a wonderful man, father and son. Everyone who ever met him was lucky to have known him. I will forever have fond memories of us all working at Southwestern Bell. May God bless your family and give you all peace during this extremely difficult time. GWEN QUARLES JANSEN, MAY 12, 2010 We will miss you so much Poppy. You were a great father in law and a great Poppy. Your advice was priceless. May you rest in peace wrapped in God's arms. Michelle Love you Poppy! Wesley MICHELLE SMITH, MAY 12, 2010 We wish that we could be there with you. Please know that our thoughts and
prayers are with you. We thought the world of Jim. He was a kind and caring man with a wonderful sense of humor. We, who knew and loved him, will truly miss him. Our deepest sympathy to Barbara and family. JESSE & NANCI NAPOLI, MAY 12, 2010 Barb, I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Jim McDonough St. Louis JIM MCDONOUGH, MAY 12, 2010 Dear ones, So sorry to read about Jim. Know he really fought the fight. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, especially you Carol. Know you couldn't have asked for a better brother. Bill and Betty we are sending our love to you both. Know your hearts are aching. And to you, Barb, you were a wonderful wife we always heard. You both have been thru so much. May God give you the strength you need to endure. Also, Kelley, you had a great Dad. He was always there for you. Our blessings to you and your family,too. Our sincerest loving sympathy to all of you and the rest of Jim's family. May Bod Bless all of you at this most difficult time in your lives. John and Diane Davis, Moberly, MO MARY DIANE DAVIS, MAY 12, 2010 Barbara, I have many fond memories working with Jim on various accounting projects in 1973-1976. Jim was the staff manager for the accounting unit that I supervised. I was a new accounting unit supervisor,in San Antonio, and Jim was so helpful, with all of my many questions during my first billing conversion. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. JAN HUGGINS BARRY, MAY 12, 2010 We will miss you immensely. I have a lot of good memories at work, on the golf course and on top of a mountain in Colorado. Your compassion for your fellow man and the love you had for your family need to be emulated by all of us. RIC & THERESA ZAMORA, MAY 11, 2010
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