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James Smith Obituary
May 16, 1944 - Jan 8, 2023
Sandusky
James Eddie "Jack" Smith, 78, of Sandusky, died Sunday evening, Jan. 8, 2023, at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.
He was born in Otway, Ohio, to Gladys F. Sharp, and was given her father, Curtis Smith's name. His stepfather, Delbert "Shorty" Sharp, moved the family to Sandusky and Jim graduated from Sandusky High School in 1962.
He served six years in U.S. Navy. He worked for Sandusky/International and retired from Danbury Schools.
He was an avid fisherman and vegetable gardener. Many friends enjoyed his sauerkraut that he made every fall, including this past fall.
He is survived by his wife, Linda (Reisch); daughter, Jenny Bailey; son, Adam; sister, Carol (Tom) Mees; brother, Flay (Nila) Smith; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys; stepfather, Delbert; and brothers, Donald Sharp and Bob Sharp.
The family will receive friends at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, until the time of Jack's memorial service at 12 p.m. at Pfeil Funeral Home, Sandusky Chapel, 617 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky. The Rev. Lenore Kure will officiate.
Charitable contributions may be made to Cancer Services, 505 E. Perkins Avenue, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.
Condolences may be shared with the family at pfeilfuneralhome.com.
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Cindy Parker Bonilla
January 16, 2023
Linda and family you have my deepest sympathy. Please take care of yourselves..
Gene Johnson
January 12, 2023
Thanks Smitty for all the memorable conversations. RIP
Todd Hand
January 11, 2023
My frend. Smitty could catch a fish in a puddle! A proud Veteran and family man. Thanks for the memories
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