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James Steve Smith

July 30, 1957 ~ September 8, 2025 (age 68) 68 Years Old

James Smith Obituary

Mr. James Steve Smith, age 68 of Fayette, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025 at his residence. 

He was preceded in death by his father: Lester Smith, step-father: Rufus Gardner, mother: Myra Gardner, and brother: Johnny Smith.

Survivors include his wife: Nancy L. Smith, son: James Mickey Young (Courtney), step-son: Allen Piwowarski (Annie), brother: Richard Smith (Maryanne), sisters: Diane White (Richard), Shirley Corkerin (Dewayne), and three grandchildren. 

Mr. Smith was born in Ft. Wayne, IN and resided until the age of 10. He became a resident of the Berry Community and later the Lawrence Mill Community. He was a plumber the majority of his adult life. Mr. Smith was a devoted husband to Nancy and a loving father, grandfather. He will be greatly missed.

A celebration of life for James will be held at a later date. 

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