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What a great individual to have worked with at Proforma. James will be truly missed.
Keith Beck
December 07, 2021 | Friend


Cleveland, Ohio
May 31, 1947 – Dec 11, 2016
69, crossed the great divide Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016. Loving husband of Johneice, adored father of Jasmene. Visitation Friday, Dec. 16; 11am until 7pm at Thomas G. Smith Funeral Home, 14601 St. Clair Ave., where arrangements have been entrusted to. Services Saturday, Dec. 17; 9:30am Wake, 10:00am Service at Temple Baptist Church, 1862 Noble Rd. Interment Cleveland Memorial Gardens, Highland Hills, OH. www.smith-funeral-home.com
What a great individual to have worked with at Proforma. James will be truly missed.
Keith Beck
December 07, 2021 | Friend
James was such a sweet man. I would joke with him having a Barry White voice. There was a time when he sang a few bars of a Barry White song. He would brighten my day when I needed to talk with him. You are missed.
Linda Hershey
December 07, 2020 | Warriors Mark, PA | Coworker
Brother Smith you will truly be missed you were always pleasant and kind and always exemplified what it means to be a Christian rest in heaven, love your sister in Christ , sister Terrell White
T W
December 29, 2016 | Cl, OH

TO BROTHER SMITH'S FAMILY
YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST AND SINCERE SYMPATHY IN THIS TIME OF GRIEF.HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED AT THE TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH WORKING WITH THE YOUNG PEOPLE'S PRAISE DANCE MINISTRY.GOD STRENGTHEN AND KEEP YOU IN HIS CARE.
ELIZABETH THOMAS
December 17, 2016 | CLEVELAND, OH
I have so many fond memories of my friend Russell. We have probably known each other about 30 years. He was always an upstanding gentleman and friend. My sympathies to his family. What a joyful spirit. He will be sorely missed.
Jacqueline
December 16, 2016 | Charlotte, NC
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 15, 2016
My deepest condolences to James' family.
He was a gentlemen of the first order.
Working with James was always a pleasure as he was the consummate team player.
James was a great asset to the Support Center and I will miss our periodic phone conversations.
John Lader
December 15, 2016 | Chicago, IL
I had the pleasure of meeting James at my discovery day at Proforma and again at the Grapevine convention. Even having only met him twice I remember him fondly and am very sad to hear of his passing. He was a very kind man and I will miss his emails putting me at ease that he was "on the job" for my orders at Proforma. Prayers for peace and love for his family and our Proforma family. Lesli and Preston CovellHouston Texas
Lesli Covell
December 15, 2016 | Houston, TX
I knew James as Russell many years ago. We went to school together and had a class together. He was a really nice guy. I am so sorry to hear of his death. My sympathies to his grieving family.Your ancestor and angel will be there for you in spirit;resting in the capable arms of our Lord.My deepest condolences to the entire family.
Gwen Whitworth Bullock class of 65
December 15, 2016