Sunday Obituary
James Allen Smith
My next younger brother passed away yesterday. Rest in Peace, my Brother.
JAMES ALLEN SMITH
James (Jim) Allen Smith, age 76, passed away at the Accura Health Care of Ogden nursing home following a stroke on Saturday, May 9, 2020.
Born on April 20, 1944, in Carroll, Iowa, Jim was the son of Leverne (Pete) and Eileen (Kinnick) Smith of rural Coon Rapids. He grew up on the Smith farm northeast of Coon Rapids and graduated from Coon Rapids High School in 1962. He attended Simpson College but returned to Coon Rapids to farm with his father through the 1970s. Jim worked for Kelly Tractor Company in Florida for many years, but returned to Iowa in 2001.
James (Jim) Allen Smith, age 76, passed away at the Accura Health Care of Ogden nursing home following a stroke on Saturday, May 9, 2020.
Born on April 20, 1944, in Carroll, Iowa, Jim was the son of Leverne (Pete) and Eileen (Kinnick) Smith of rural Coon Rapids. He grew up on the Smith farm northeast of Coon Rapids and graduated from Coon Rapids High School in 1962. He attended Simpson College but returned to Coon Rapids to farm with his father through the 1970s. Jim worked for Kelly Tractor Company in Florida for many years, but returned to Iowa in 2001.
Jim enjoyed driving through the countryside in his pickup truck, checking the height of the corn, and watching the cattle graze. He loved the rural farm country where he lived. He is remembered for his hearty laugh and big smile…often accompanied by a big bear hug.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his four brothers and their families: Bill Smith (Nancy) of Hollister, MO; TK Smith of Indianapolis, IN; Barry Smith of Norman, OK; and Paul Smith of Silver Spicer, MN.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his four brothers and their families: Bill Smith (Nancy) of Hollister, MO; TK Smith of Indianapolis, IN; Barry Smith of Norman, OK; and Paul Smith of Silver Spicer, MN.
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It's hard to lose a brother, but it sounds like he had a good life. Remember the good times you had together.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Virginia. I do focus on the good times. He did outlive his expectations. We never know what the future holds.
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