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James Smith Obituary
James "Butch" Smith, 65, of Columbus, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at his daughter and son-in-law's home in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Jim was preceded in death by his mother & Father Louis and Mary (Miller) Smith & his sisters Pamela & Rosemary Smith. He is survived by his sister Wanda Abshire, daughters Brittany Schmidt & Danielle (Daniel) Glick & their mother Mary Ann, his stepson Ricky Aguirre, six grandchildren & many nieces & nephews. Jim was a graduate of West High School & a proud member of the West High Marching Band. He was an avid sports fan and has always been loyal to THE Ohio State University football team, the Cincinnati Reds & the Cleveland Browns. Jim enjoyed the simple things in life, like grilling out & spending time with his family, especially his only granddaughter, Rosalie. He was fortunate to spend his later years with all his children and grandchildren. He is & will always be dearly missed. A memorial to celebrate his life will be scheduled at a later date.
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Marilyn Fisher Humphrey
June 13, 2020
Jim was my late his husbands best friend. Mark Fisher and Jim were inseparable....now theyre together again in paradise. So many great memories with Jim. My love to his daughters and grandchildren. I will always remember his sweet and ornery grin.
Rebecca Maykowski
June 13, 2020
Jim was a great help to me after my husband died almost 2 years ago. . He was supportive and helped me with deliveries and home owner chores. We talked about Ohio State sports especially football and wrestling. I was sad that he moved and very sad to hear if his passing.
Doug Petty
June 13, 2020
My heart is broken! Jim, my oldest friend from childhood. Since 3rd grade when you moved to Columbus, we were friends. The baseball and football games down at the park. Getting kicked out of Hilltop Swim Club for doing a chain dive off the high diving board. Marching Band and Wind Ensemble at THE West High School! The Saturday/Sunday softball teams. Arguing over who was the greatest Cincinnati Red! And...the trips to Cleveland to see our beloved Browns! Bragging about our grandkids to each other. All of these memories have flooded my brain these past 2 weeks.
Danielle, Brittany, Rick and everyone in the family, my heart goes out to you all! I am so very sorry for your loss! I loved your Dad like a brother and I will miss him greatly!
Gods Blessings, Comfort and Peace to all of you! You will be in my prayers!!
Doug
Randy Kimball
June 12, 2020
Jim has such a great place in my heart. Always stood up for me as a younger kid in the neighborhood. Always had time for me and was always glad to see me. I can't tell you how hard this has hit me. He was so important in my childhood. Such a great man.
Randy Kimball
June 12, 2020
grew up across the street from Jim. He always. Looked out for me as I was younger than him and most the guys in the neighborhood. Most were not as kind as he was. He was my childhood idol and I have never forgotten the kindness he gave me. It really hits me hard. God speed Jim, and thanks.
Jennifer Wallace
June 12, 2020
So many wonderful memories of my childhood friend. Playing war, riding bikes and music classes in elementary school. Band was a very powerful thing that kept us neighborhood kids together. We reconnected when our families attended St. Mary Magdalene Church and school
Our girls played together and made years of their own memories.
Good times, remember the good times.
We are all so very sorry for your loss❤
Jenny Bill Jaclyn and Abby
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