James Dale"Jim" Smith's Obituary
James Dale "Jim" Smith, age 83, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 6:28 a.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Casey Health Care Center in Casey, IL. He was born November 27, 1939 in Alton, IL, the son of Jack L. Smith and Lena Josephine Sapp Smith. On January 21, 1962 he married Linda Kay Rollins in East Alton, IL.
Survivors include his loving wife of sixty years, Linda Smith of Martinsville, IL; children, James T. "Tim" Smith (Barbara J.) of Marion, IL, Cynthia J. Clark (Michael) of Paris, IL, and Steven D. Smith (Eliza) of Westfield, IL; grandchildren, Lyndsey Ackman (Jeremy), Hunter James Smith, Matthew Sanders (Ashley), Mitchell Sanders (Jennifer), Dalanee Smith, Brody Smith, and Grady Smith; four great grandchildren; brothers, Jack Smith (Shirley) of Denver, CO and Sam Smith (Sandy) of Ottawa, IL; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Jim was a 1958 graduate of Roxana High School in Roxana, IL. He was a retired pipeliner from Marathon Oil Company. Jim loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed trapshooting, hunting, and fishing. He also enjoyed storytelling, reading, and cookies and milk. Jim was also involved in the Martinsville Fire Department for many years. He loved his wife Linda and their family and enjoyed spending time with them.
Memorial service information will be announced at a later time.
Memorial donations may be made to Round Grove Sportsmen Club, PO Box 43, 5375 E. Snake Trail Rd, Martinsville, IL 62442.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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