James Earl Smith, 71 of Racine, Ohio, formerly of Lincoln County West Virginia, died Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at home after a brief illness.
He was aself-employed mechanic, a mason and member of the Brooklyn Lodge in Cleveland, Ohio, and was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his: Wife: Alice; 3 Sons: Larry James Smith Casto ofElkview, WV; David Earl Smith of South Charleston, WV; Timothy W. Smith of Charleston, SC; 2 Daughters: Linda Skeens of Whitesville, WV; Lori Gabbert of Raleigh, NC; 3 Brothers: Carlos Smith of Charleston, WV; Zack Smith of North Olmstead, OH; Gregory Smith of Loraine, OH; 5 Sisters: Arbutus Parsons of Springhill, WV; Doris Saunders of Danville, WV; June Funderburk of Charleston, WV; Judy Kent of Spotsylvania, VA; Brenda George of Follingsbee, WV; 12 Grandchildren; 2 Great Grandchildren.
Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, West Virginia, at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 20, 2001, with Rev. Harold Murphy officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery McCorkle, West Virginia. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Thursday, July 19, 2001 at the funeral home.