James R. Smith Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 13, 2024 we had to say goodbye to James R. Smith of Shelby, Indiana. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Eva May Smith; his wife Dorothy W. Smith (Higdon); his grandson Jessie Smith; his brother Tommy Smith (Judy); and his stepparents, Glen McKelvey (Eva May) and Charles Smith (Mary Ann).
He is survived by: his children, Wesley Smith (Norma DeRoche) of Greensburg, IN., James Smith (Karen) of Nashville, IN., Crystal Williamson (Tom) of Boggstown, IN., John Smith (Karen) of Indianapolis, IN. and Mark Smith (Amy) of Manilla, IN.; his grandchildren, Noah Smith (Christy), Ryan DeRoche (Leesa), Brandy, Josh Clements, Breiden Smith, Brittany Hawkins (Jeff), Natasha Mines (Timothy), Jake Smith, Joe Williamson (Patty) and Dave Williamson (Bobbi); his great grandchildren, Melanie, Logan, Julia, Phia, Griff, Kitra, Dane, Declan, Dax, Davis and Olivia; his stepsiblings, Bret Morgason (Karen) and Susan Stocklin (Todd); and his niece Rochelle Smith Swails.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 21st 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Murphy-Parks Funeral Service (703 S Harrison St, Shelbyville, IN 46176). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 21st 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Murphy - Parks Funeral Services (703 S Harrison St, Shelbyville, IN 46176).
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 17th St., Columbus, IN. 47201.
