U.S. Army Legacies: Remembering the life, death and legacy of James Smith
James “Jimmy” H. Smith, 62, of Lorain, departed this life unexpectedly at his home on March 11, 2019. He was born July 15, 1956, in Lorain, Ohio, to the union of George Alvin Smith Sr. and Essie Queena (nee Gordon) Smith. After he graduated in 1975 from Admiral King High School, James worked for Ford Motor Co. and U.S. Steel. In 1986, he enlisted into the U.S. Army and achieved the rank of Sergeant. He was honorably discharged in 1996 following 10 years of service. He will be...
