Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
Ballwin, Missouri
Sep 13, 1968 – Aug 27, 2021 (Age 52)
Smothers, Jim, Jr., passed away, Friday, August 27, 2021.
Beloved father of Acie Smothers and Madison Borchert; dearest grandfather of Prince Max; loving son of Vickie (Wayne) Stewart; dear brother of Shannon (Jeffrey) Rawson and the late Jason Smothers; special friend of Lisa Mossotti, Donna Wiechman, Dennis McMullin, Bob Yarnell, Mike Stocker and Stephen Snipes; our dear uncle, cousin and friend of many.
Jim was the owner and chief instructor at USA Martial Arts Academy in Eureka, Missouri. He dedicated his life to martial arts and teaching people. He was an expert in building strength, self confidence and self control. He has touched the lives of so many who will always carry a little piece of him in their heart.
Services: Services private. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
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I was there the day Jim earned his black belt. He was one of my instructors when I was a black belt. His dedication and integrity were amazing. I'm grateful to have known him.
Richard D. Jacobs, M.D.
November 20, 2022 | Friend
Remembered By
Joseph Kruessel
March 14, 2022 | Eureka, MO | Student
Jim I am forever grateful for all that you taught me. You were one of my greatest mentors and a father figure to me thank you.
Joe Kruessel
December 21, 2021 | Saint Louis, MO | Friend
Fantastic man, I love the my USA Martial arts classes
Martial arts classes Bruns, Keith
September 15, 2021 | Pacific, MO | Student
R.I.P.
September 15, 2021
Wow Jim and I attended high school together and Studied at Black Belt Ballwin Plaza back in the day. I remember being in Fitness class with him and we had a test running around the track. I think it was 4 laps in a certain amount of time would earn you an A for that test. Well I decided to TRY and hang with Jim cause he had a great pace. Sounded like a good plan until about the last lap and and I collapsed in exhaustion!!! As I laid on the ground I watched him finish as strong as he...
Eugene Bolyard Jr.
September 06, 2021 | Gardena, CA | Friend
Acie Smothers
September 04, 2021 | Daughter
Acie Smothers
September 04, 2021 | Daughter
Acie Smothers
September 04, 2021 | Daughter