Jacques D. "Jack" Smith

Jacques Smith Obituary

Jacques "Jack" D. Smith Jacques "Jack" D. Smith age 80, passed away Friday morning September 24 at Battle Creek Health System with his loved ones at his side, following a battle with lung cancer and pneumonia. Jack was born October 29, 1929 to Arthur W. and Marguerite (Powell) Smith in Battle Creek. He married Lucille Rexius on March 31, 1959 in Ringgold, GA. He leaves his wife, Lucille, and four daughters, Brenda (Doug) Connolly of Gaithersburg, MD, Jennifer (Amir) Salehi of Buena Park, CA, Lorelie (Butch) Dake of Hastings, MI, and Danette (Mike) Shearer of Goshen, IN; his brother, Rolland (Pam) Smith of Lake City, MI; seven grandchildren, Jacqueline Michael of Hastings, MI, Maria and Jessica Salehi of Buena Park, CA, Nicholas and Caitlin Connolly of Gaithersburg, MD, Juliet Wilson and Joshua Shearer of Goshen, IN. He also loved his 3 cats. Jack was preceded in death by his baby son, Randal Scott; a granddaughter, baby Connolly; a brother, Robert Smith; a sister, Bernita Wood; and his parents. Jack served his country in World War II, in the Merchant Marines by taking his older brother's social security card, having the number tattooed on his arm, and going by the name of Rolland. Later, he joined the Army, under his own name, serving from June 1948 to 1956, in the Korean War, with honorable discharge. He worked many jobs through out his life, including a chicken ranch and diamond drilling rig in Tucson, AZ, where his second daughter was born. He also worked in an apple orchard, and building a dam in Washington state. He lived and worked on a dairy farm in Wasilla, Alaska, where his third daughter was born. He retired from Battle Creek Public Schools in the maintenance department with 23 years of service. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 Monday September 27 at the Royal Funeral Home. The service will be Tuesday September 28 at 1 pm. Interment with military honors immediately following the service at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. Memorial donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Sep. 26, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Jacques Smith

8 Entries

Ellen Koga

October 18, 2010

Dear Brenda,
Please accept our deepest condolences from me, Keizo, Shannon, and Chelsea. Although you spoke about him often over the years, I had no idea, until I read his obituary, that he lived such an adventurous and full life! Unlike many of us stuck at our desks year in, year out, your dad got to see so many places and do so many things. Each time we got together you had a new thing to share about him, and it always struck me how much he loved you all, and how far he would go to ensure your happiness. You were lucky to have such a father. Our thoughts are with you and your family—let us know if there’s anything we can do.
Love, Ellen

Ellen Koga

October 18, 2010

Dear Brenda,
Please accept our deepest condolences from me, Keizo, Shannon, and Chelsea. Although you spoke about him often over the years, I had no idea, until I read his obituary, that he lived such an adventurous and full life! Unlike many of us stuck at our desks year in, year out, your dad got to see so many places and do so many things.
Each time you visited, you had a new thing to share about him, and it always struck me how much he loved you all, and how far he would go to ensure your happiness. You were lucky to have such a father. Our thoughts are with you and your family—let us know if there’s anything we can do.
Love, Ellen

Nick Allen

October 10, 2010

Jennifer(and family),
I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I'm glad I got to see him this summer! You and your family are in my prayers. If you need to talk, call me anytime.

Lurline Peeler

October 6, 2010

Brenda,
I never knew your dad, but jus hearing you talk about him and now reading his obit, I realize what a wonderful man he was and how deeply he will be missed. He had to be something special to have helped create a wonderful daughter like you.
Lurline

October 6, 2010

Brenda, your love for your Dad and the love of all your family spoke loud and clear to your friends at Fran's Art Workshop. This love indicates to me that your Dad and your family were filled with love and knowing you, I know I'm not far from the truth. Without knowing "Jack" Smith, I mourn the loss of him. What fun he must have been. I bet the ladies at Friday night Bingo will miss him too!

Eileen Quin Gould

Michelle Sullivan-Hardman

September 29, 2010

Danni (and family) ...

Your Dad was truly an amazing person and I know that he is greatly missed. I am sending all of my thoughts and prayers to all of you as you celebrate his life..

With Much Love and Friendship,

Michelle Sullivan-Hardman

September 27, 2010

Brenda,
I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We were thinking of you and your Dad in our painting class on Saturday, and everyone was sending our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I know how close your family is and how much your Dad meant to you all. Hang onto your memories and keep smiling - you know Jack would want you to do that!
Nancy Bullough

September 26, 2010

Lori,
I am so sorry to hear the news of your Dad. I know how precious your Dad is to you and pray that the memories you hold dear to your heart will help every day be a better day for you and your family. Thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.
Sue Sanker

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