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LIBERTY -- George "Jim" Smith Sr., 76, of Liberty, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, at his residence.
He was born June 11, 1945, in Norfolk, Va., the son of Steve and Julia Stevens Smith.
Jim was a very hard worker. He was self-employed most of his life owning and operating several businesses. He had a commercial driver's license and owned and operated a full-service Sohio station where he was a mechanic. He had a hydraulic repair business and owned and operated Smith Paving.
Jim was an active member of Niles Christian Assembly where he served on council, ran the bus ministry and taught bible studies. Before moving to Ohio from Pennsylvania, he was also very active in his Pennsylvania church. One of his ministries included taking i to his home an entire foreign foster family to help them with adjustments to their new country.
He enjoyed fishing and earned his open-water certification in scuba diving. He would often take the whole family to the ocean to scuba dive. Jim was a good family man. He spent a lot of time with his family. His first wife, Carole Lea Ellsworth Smith, whom he married April 3, 1963, died Oct. 27, 2012. He married his second wife, Theresa Shipley Smith, Sept. 20, 2016.
Although Jim was always busy, he was never too busy for his children and his family. He will be sadly missed by four sons, George J. Smith Jr. at home, Carl Anthony Smith of Niles, Christopher Smith, also of Niles, and Gregory Smith of Warren; and seven grandchildren, Brandy, Amanda, Christopher, Tyler, Christine, Ryan and Kristin.
He was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Smith; a brother, Thomas Smith; and two sisters, Vicky Dunlap and Rosie Jones.
Friends may call Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, from 5 to 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, at Niles Christian Assembly, preceded by a 10:30 a.m. prayer service at the funeral home.
Facial coverings are recommended for all family and friends coming to pay their respects at the funeral home and at the church.
Material contributions can be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 1645 W. Eighth St., Erie, PA 16505.
Arrangements are being handled by The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.
Family and friends can visit www.josephrossifuneralhome.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Jim's family.
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