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1969
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2011
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Jimmy Smith Obituary
Jimmy "Smitty" Smith, 42, Oneida, enjoyed his final days with his friends and family and was comforted by his loving wife before crossing over on Thursday, July 7, 2011. He was born May 17, 1969. On Jan. 28, 2006, Cayden gave his Daddy permission to marry Weeya "Mama Shell". Jim had great love for his family and it gave him great joy that he was able to spend time with them. He felt he was one of the luckiest men in the world. Jim had been employed by Oneida Elderly Services, and had been a bingo caller previously.
Survivors include his wife, Weeya Wakee Smith; his son, Cayden Smith; his stepdaughters, Misha McCormick, Kirsten McCormick; his parents, Bruce and Joanne Smith; a sister and brother-in-law, Justine and Mike Souto; his maternal grandmother, Eva Danforth; his mother-in-law, Juanette (Ben) Benigno; his father-in-law, Allen (Brenda) McCormick; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Tim McCormick, Melissa Wells, Stephanie Powers, Christina Williams, all of Louisiana; Ridge McCormick, Chad McCormick, both of Florida; other relatives and friends.
Jim was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Leslie Danforth; and his paternal grandparents, Ruben and Alma Smith.
Friends may gather at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., after 10 a.m. Saturday (today). Family and friends will share memories beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday (today) at the funeral home. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Oneida Tribal Cemetery.
To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.
Weeya wishes to say thank you to Mom and Dad for providing their son with love, care and dignity and for calling me "daughter".
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Sheree Yazzie
August 4, 2011
Sorry for your loss, he was greatly loved and will be missed. Boo man surely loved Turdleman.
July 11, 2011
Bruce and Joanne,
Please know that if Lyn & I could have been there, we would have.
We're so sad to find out about your great loss. This next week as I sing/dance in South Dakota, I'll sing him a song, and dance for his memory, to send him home in a good way.
love,
Don & Lyn
Brandon Stevens
July 11, 2011
My Sincere Condolences go out to you Weeya Wakee and all of Jimmy's family. My thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time.
Pepin Steckler
July 11, 2011
Justine, I found out about Jim's passing today at work. I'm thinking about you and your family, and hoping you find peace. You are in my prayers.
The Valladares Family
July 11, 2011
We're very sorry to hear about the passing of Jim. You will be in our prayers. With love always,
Pete & Kymberley Pelky
July 10, 2011
Sending you our sympathies in your time of sorrow to all of Jimmy's family. Prayers and hugs to all of you.
Buffy Dallas
July 9, 2011
I respectfully offer my my condolences to Jimmy's wife, children and family. May God wrap his loving arms around each of you and comfort you during your time of need. Jimmy was a kind person with a big heart, a wonderful smile, a great sense of humor, and it seemed like he was always smiling. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to work with him and know him.
July 9, 2011
We just attended a beautiful memorial service for a beautiful person,Jimmy. You will always be in our hearts. Love, Aunt Barb and Uncle Bill
james adlebush
July 9, 2011
Jim always had a smile for everyone he met ,Jim lived life to the fullest, we had some good times together as roommates in Madison.Jim was a joy to be around and i will miss his laugh. Rest in piece my friend.May God bless all of Jim's family and friends whom will hold great memories of Jim in our hearts.
Peggy Schmill
July 9, 2011
I was one of Jim's caregivers. Jim & I would just and talk sometimes he was a very loving and caring man. He loved his family, friends & pets very much. I am going to miss him. He will always have a special place in my heart.
Florence Petri
July 9, 2011
God understands your sorrow, and he will stand beside you through the hurting and the healing. Jim's memory will live on within us. Jim will be missed. With Deepest Sympathy.
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