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Rev. James W. Smedley
Ann Arbor - Rev. James W Smedley, born on June 12, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Clara D Smedley and the late James T Smedley, passed away at age 66 on April 2, 2018 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
James graduated from Jarvis Christian College in 1971 and Texas Christian University with his Masters in Divinity in 1976. He was an Ordained Minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) until retiring in 2006.
James was married to Lourdes Smedley. He is survived by his sons, James Andrew Smedley and John Philip Smedley; and grandchildren, Elijah James Smedley, Tobias Zachary Smedley, Isaiah Michael Smedley and Baby Smedley. He enjoyed music, praying, "Up North", church fellowship, family holidays, reunions and being a blessing to others. We love you so much Daddy. Special thanks to the hospital staff at U of M Ann Arbor for giving Dad more time with us.
Friends and family members may attend the visitation on Saturday, April 7 from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at Oak Pointe Church, 1250 S Hill Rd., Milford, Michigan, 48381. Following that, there will be a funeral service, officiated by Pastor Paul Jenkinson, from 11:00 to 12:00 a.m. at Oak Pointe Church Milford.
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I am so sorry for the families great loss. I hope you all may find comfort and peace in the many memories you all share.
Nitisha Walker
April 10, 2018
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