JAMES ARTHUR SMITH, SR.
, age 60, of 190 Decker Hill Road, Nichols, NY died Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at Wilson Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. Jim was born December 18, 1947 at Sanford, FL a son of the late Chester and Delma Van Burger Smith. Jim enlisted in the US Navy after attending Owego Free Academy. He served in various stations around the world and received the Purple Heart. He was employed at E.I.T.. in Endicott, NY as a drill press operator. Jim enjoyed tournament bass fishing and assembling models.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, James A. Smith, Jr. and Sherri Parker Smith of Groton, NY; his grandchildren, Cheyenne, Cody and Christie Smith of Groton; three brothers, Robert Smith of Tennessee, Dale Smith of Owego and Grant (Nancy) Smith of Endicott, NY; nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Kathryn and Bertha Smith, a life long friend, Elwin (Susan) Hoyt and his former wives, Joyce Walker and Linda Smith. He was predeceased by two brothers, Roland and Jerry Smith.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at the Perkins Funeral Home with Rev. David Nicholls officiating. Burial will be private in Evergreen Cemetery, Owego, NY. Friends are invited to call from 7 to 9 pm Monday at the funeral home, 55 West Main St., Dryden. Memorials are directed to the American Cancer Society, 13 Beech Street, Johnson City, NY 13790. www.perkinsfuneralhome.com
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