- Date Of Birth: November 7, 1929
- Date Of Death: April 1, 2009
- State: Illinois
James E. Smith of Hoffman entered into rest on Wednesday April 1, 2009 at his residence at the age of 79. Mr. Smith was born November 7, 1929 in Salem, IL the son of Merl & Eva (Donohoo) Smith. He married Bonnie Lantz in Yuma, Colorado on January 9, 1955.
James is survived by his wife: Bonnie; three daughters: Charlotte McMurry and husband Pat of Edmond, OK., Nancy Boldt and husband Les of Mt. Vernon, IL; Janie McDaniel and husband Joe of Fort Meyers, FL; a son: Kenny Smith and wife Valarie of Hoffman; a brother: John Schoonover and wife Diana of Salem; Twelve Grandchildren: Amy Mullen, Jared Mullen, Lance Boldt, Nathan Boldt, Rachel Boldt, Kari Bauer, Chad Gustafson, Stephen Smith, Whitney Smith, Courtney Goble, Kyle Smith, and Jordan Smith; Seven Great Grandchildren.
James was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Joe Smith. Mr. Smith was a member of Little Grove Christian Church in Walnut Hill. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War, and achieved the rank of Sargent. James was an avid sports fan, he loved coaching as well as watching all of his grandchildren play. James loved golfing and to be around his family and his dogs.
