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James A. Smith, Jr., 95

January 27, 2014

James A. Smith, Jr., 95, formerly of East Petersburg, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was the husband of the late Helen E. Emich Smith, who passed away in 1995. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late James A. and Katharine Flickinger Smith.

Jim had retired in 1982, after 40 years of combined service with Armstrong Cork Company and the Kerr Glass Co., where he had been sales manager and worked in marketing.

A graduate of Lancaster Boys High School, he attended Lafayette College prior to World War II, and then enlisted in the US Marine Corps, serving in the Field Artillery in the Pacific Theater in the invasion of Okinawa, the battle on the Ryukyus Islands and in China at the end of the war. Following his discharge in 1946, he returned to Lancaster and graduated from Franklin & Marshall College in 1947.
He was a member of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church.

Jim loved to golf, was a former member of the Conestoga Country Club, and enjoyed sports of all kinds, particularly football. He enjoyed traveling, and was a former member of the East Petersburg Rotary and had also served on the East Petersburg Borough Council.

He is survived by his children: Susan K. married to Richard Wenger of Manheim, James A. III married to Susan Smith of Exton, Scott B. married to Rhonda Smith Benson, NC, Connie D. married to Jeffrey Policicchio of Greenville, SC, Barbara A. Hartman of Lancaster, and D. Bradley married to Kay Smith of Plano, TX; 13 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and his brother, Richard B. Smith of Landisville.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Norman, and his brother, Thomas B. Smith.

Friends will be received on Friday, January 31, 2014 from 930-1030AM at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3131 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603, with the Funeral Service to follow at 1030AM. Private interment in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Jim’s memory to the Building Fund of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church at the above address.

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January 31, 2014

We were very sorry to hear about Mr. Smith. We have fond rememeries of him and how he truely loved his family. Even though we can’t be there today, Know you are all in our prayers.
Blessings, Les and Doris Zellers

January 30, 2014

Dear Susan and family. Just a note to thank you for the opportunity to have known and cared for your dad. He went to healthcare while I was on medical leave. I am so glad that I was able to visit with him before he went back to the hospital. I surely will miss him . Fondly,Barb Lindsey

January 29, 2014

Your father was a class act. He was a welcoming host, a man of great warmth and was such a pleasure to have known. Sending my love to all of the Smiths. Barbara Dando (Snavely)

January 29, 2014

We were very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing this past Monday. We lived next to Jim on Edgemont Drive in East Petersburg for over ten years. He was a great neighbor. We will never forget him sitting on his front porch, handing out candy on Halloween night. Thank you for yoru service to our country, Jim. You are a true hero. Bill and Pam Stafford

January 29, 2014

To my old friend Brad & The Smith Family,
“Friends are the pillars on your porch. Sometimes they hold you up,sometimes they lean on you and sometimes it’s just enough that they are standing by”. Sent with love & Memories,
Bob Bryden

January 29, 2014

We’re so sorry to read of Jim’s passing and extend our most sincere condolences to his lovely family and friends. He will be remembered for his wit and wisdom and Halloween pranks and “Smith’s Pro Shop” will be retired forever.
Robert and Caroline Dye

January 29, 2014

Our thoughts are with Archer’s family…it was a privilege to work for him…a true gentleman. Jane Shipe

January 29, 2014

To all my cousins and their families – so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing – believe he was my favorite Uncle – surely he will be missed by all. If I do not see you on Friday, know I am praying. Love to all, Nancy Smith Day. Hugs to all.

Visitation: Friday, January 31, 2014; 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM; Holy Spirit Lutheran Church; 3131 Columbia Ave.; Lancaster, PA 17603
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Services: Friday, January 31, 2014; 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM; Holy Spirit Lutheran Church; 3131 Columbia Ave.; Lancaster, PA 17603
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