James V. Smith

Jan, as you may have heard from Lisa, I was thinking of Jim around his birthday so, after all those many years, I did an internet search and called his office to offer my best wishes to him via voice mail. It had been far too long. I had no idea he was sick so I was shocked and saddened to learn today of his illness and his passing. As you may recall, he was my frat brother, my roommate and the best man in my first wedding. It was easy to remember his birthday because we were playing cards in...

Jim was a true gentleman and loved Joliet. He gave so much of himself to so many different organizations to benefit society. What a tremendous life well lived. He made a difference! Praying for his wife and family.