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Marlin Smith Obituary
He was born on Sept. 14, 1930 in Lewisville, Ohio to the late James Forrest and Melissa (Orange) Smith. Jim retired from Owens-Illinois, Columbus after 42 years as an electrician, and a member of I.B.E.W.
A veteran in the U.S. Air Force during from December 1951 until November 1955, he was a member of Heritage Church of Christ and was an avid hunter.
Jim is survived by his wife of 62 years, Martha J. (Clark); children, Terry (Julie) Smith of Columbia, Kentucky, Gina Moyer of Baltimore, Ohio, Lisa Stewart of Circleville, and Suzy (Shawn) Hartman of Circleville; grandchildren, Caleb (Regina) Smith, Rachel (John Paul) Suchecki, Kara (Aren) Lappin, Joshua Smith, Adam (Sommer) Stewart, Madison Stewart, Bryan (Ellen) Hartman, and Baylee Hartman; brother, Bernard (Beverly) Smith; sisters, Erma (Jim) Lanier and Glenda Banner.
He is preceded in death by grandsons, Jacob Matthew Smith and Samuel Ryan Stewart; and son-in-law, Gregory Moyer.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 9, 2019 from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. in the Heritage Church of Christ 30 Church St., Ashville, with Terry Smith officiating.
Interment will follow in Forest Cemetery, Circleville. Graveside military provided by AMVET's Post 2256.
The family requests contributions be made to the National Parkinson's Foundation, 2800 Corporate Exchange Drive #360, Columbus, OH 43231.
Arrangements by Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, Ashville, Ohio.
Online condolences to olivercheekfuneralhome.com
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Tina Cox
July 8, 2019
To my favorite uncle who always made me laugh as a small child and showed me love like I was one of his own. Love will forever be in my heart for you. God has called you home and home is where I will see you again one day. Love, Tina Smith-Cox
Penny Walls
July 8, 2019
Thank you for your service.
WAYNE AND CATHERINE MEINEN SR
July 6, 2019
wayne and catherine meinen sr may GOD bless jim and his family thru these hard moments. i am sure GOD HAS A RESERVED SEAT FOR HIM MARTHA.
July 6, 2019
You will always have a special place in my heart! I cherish the days of our childhood, because you were so kind and gentle to all of us! God knows you even better than I do, and He has called you home! We look forward to seeing you again!
I love you, Erma
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