James O. Smith Obituary
The world bids farewell to James O. Smith (Springfield, Ohio), departing on February 28, 2025 at the age of 74. James leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James O. Smith to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Orville Smith and Winifred Smith (Price); and his stepson Brian W. Stroder. He is survived by: his wife Linda Smith (Bentley); his daughter Erica N. Goings (Smith); his stepson Robert Eugene Stroder Jr.; his daughter-in-law Valerie Stroder (Brian); his grandchildren, Jerrica L. Schultz and LaRon N. Murdock; his niece Veronica Armstrong; and his friends, Dave Glassburn (Sharon), James Applin, Mike Gaines, Ed Hawthorne and Tim Jenkins. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
