J.E. Washington Funeral Services, Inc. - Youngstown

Obituary For Mr. James Smith Jr.

Youngstown A homegoing celebration in honor of Mr. James Smith Jr. will be held Friday February 3, 2023 at 11am at the Jaylex Event Center, 2110 Glenwood Ave in Youngstown, OH. Mr. James Smith, 70, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, departed this life on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. James was born June 24, 1952, in Selma, AL, the son of the late James and Bernice Smith. He worked at Youngstown Sheet and Tube as a steel worker until he became an OTR Trucker Driver for twenty years, then retired from Kraft Foods in 2010. James was affiliated with El Shaddai Dominion Ministries. James was an avid Steelers fan, and Ohio State enjoyed fishing, grilling, gardening, and working around the house doing different projects. He loved his grandkids and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He leaves to cherish the memory of his wife, Betty Ann Kelly, James Smith III (Andrea) of Canal Winchester, Ohio, and Anson Smith (Dyonna) Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Siblings, Betty E Johnson of Youngstown, Ohio. Ernestine Farris of Campbell, Ohio, Lisa (Ulysses) Harris of Youngstown, Ohio; Emma (David) Parker of Youngstown, Ohio; Kenneth (Joyce) Smith of Sharon, PA; Roger (Tonya) Smith of Elyria; Linda (Larry) Salter of Liberty, OH, Christine (Matt) Snipes of Mineral Ridge and Apostle Edie Henry(Anthony) of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, grandchildren Jordan T. Smith, Arron T. Smith, Trinity Smith, Reign Lowry, Chez Allison, Aspen L. Smith, Anson C. Smith Jr., Kennedy Smith, Jamison A. Smith, Parker A. Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents, James, and Bernice Smith. One sister Addie D. Williams, two brothers, Mark Smith and Clinton Hopkins, Nieces Tiffany L. Greene, Natasha Williams, Lea Shea Parker, Angel Askew, Nephews Walter Williams II, Robert Greene Jr., Jason Smith Jr., Marshall Hall Jr., Kenneth Smith Jr. The family will receive friends Friday February 3, 2023 from 10-11am at the Jaylex Event Center. Interment will be in Belmont Park Cemetery.

Guest Book

We'll miss you! You're always in our heart.

- Sondra D Barganier

Andrea & James, Our sincerest condolences to you and your family during this tragic time. Love, The Goal Diggers

- Tamara Nettles

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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