James Bell Smith, Sr.
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James Bell Smith, Sr., 82, of Middleburg, Fl., formerly of Chester County, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2010. He was the widower of his late wife Esther Yoder Smith, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.
Born on March 4, 1928 in Coatesville, he was the son of George H. Smith and Gertrude Mullen Smith. He served honorably in the US Army during WWII and was a life member of the VFW of Coatesville and a member of the American Legion Post 28 of Millsboro, DE.
He was retired as a truck diver from both L L Meloy Son, Inc. of Coatesville and Coca Cola Bottling Co. of Coatesville.
James was a member of the Brandywine - Goddard Lodge #383 F&AM of Coatesville, as well as the Scottish Rite and Valley of Reading.
He is survived by his son, James Smith Jr., husband of Paula, of Illinois, Jean Thompson, wife of Jack, of Millsboro, DE, and Lynne Lonsinger, wife of William, of Parkesburg; eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, Steven Smith, daughter-in-law, Rose Smith, grandson, James Eric Smith; three brothers, Samuel, George and Louis and one sister, Anna Cassel.
The Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, followed by interment in the Glen Run Cemetery of Atglen. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation, which will take place from 10 until 10:45 a.m., at which time a Mason Service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in James' memory to the Brandywine - Goddard Lodge, 360 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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I'll see you soon pop... give
I'll see you soon pop... give mom mom and uncle a kiss for me!
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have EVERLASTING life! John 3:16
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Please be assured our thoughts and prayers are with your extended family during this time of grief and remembering.
Janet Sneden
Friend from ICS, Workplace of Granddaughter, Christine Will
To Christine and Family, May
To Christine and Family,
May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Peace, prayers and blessings.
Walter
My thoughts and prayers are
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Cherish the memories and the Lord will help you through this too.
Our Deepest Sympathy...
Christine just know that pops in a much happier place whatching over all of you. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during your time of griefing.
Jimmy, Jean, Lynn and
Jimmy, Jean, Lynn and families. May God comfort you especially at this time of your loss. Just know that Uncle Jim is in a much better place and can breath without any pain or effort. Also, know that we will all be united with him again one day.
Uncle Jim I will miss you even though I didn't get to see you very often as an adult. Rest in Peace until we meet again.
Nancy (Smith) Ballard & Merle
My sympathy
Words can't express my sorrow for you loss. Poppop is in a much better place and no longer suffering. I know this doesn't take the pain away. Remember all the good times & know that you will meet again. My deepest sympathies to you all.
Love, Crystal
James Bell Smith, Sr.
Dear Chris and Family,
My thoughts are with you during this time of loss.
Chris, what a blessing you have been to James Bell Smith, Sr. How wonderful that your grandpa was with you these lasts months! Cherish the moments and remember all the good times you shared during his life.
A Hospice nurse once told me, "the healing begins when you start telling stories", she was right.
My condolences,
Karen Hall
My wife Kathy and I would
My wife Kathy and I would like to take this time to say how sorry we are for your loss. I have fond memories of Uncle Jim when I was growing up.He was a great guy to be around. He would like to joke around and make you feel welcome. It is tough to lose a loved one. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Dennis Cassel
Remembering Smitty
Our deepest sympathy goes to Smitty's family. Smitty was always like one of the family...whether it was at the Coke Shop, or at Pot-Nets. I'll never forget the time he pulled a turtle out of the pond in front of our house at Pot-Nets, stuck it in his trunk, then came back the next day with some snapper soup for us! It is memories like this that will keep his spirit alive! With greatest sympathy and fond memories, our love - Mike, Rita, Alyssa, Elaina and Julia Bassett