James E. Smith

JIM WAS A WONDERFUL FRIEND AND WELL ACOMPLISHED PIANO PLAYER. HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED

DICK LAROSSA

"Jimmy" was a great friend and one helluva keyboard player. Always smiling and "bustin' chops" whenever we had a gig - I always felt comfortable having him by my side. We'll all miss you my friend but I will say this... Heaven gained another angel and a great musician. Rest well my friend - you fought long and hard - you deserve all the peace God can give,

The world is minus a little less light, a little less humor and laughter, a little less music, a little less friendliness and kindness with the passing of Jim Smith.

I will remember Jim as having a way of looking at even the most negative situations or troubling set of circumstances with a positive pair of eyes, always infused with his very own special brand of Jim Smith humor, and he would do his best to help others to do the same for themselves. If you were out somewhere, he'd...

Jim was one of the kindest, gentle men I have known. His love for animals and people went above and beyond. He was always telling me how much his adopted dog Buddy RESCUED him. I am not sure who rescued who.

The world lost a very good man, as did his family and friends. And Buddy lost his best friend.

My sincere condolences to you all.