Rehabilitation Facility at the age of 80. James was born October 28,1939 to Claudy West-Green
in Robinsonville, Mississippi. He moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1965. He met Linda Gail Berry
and on September 13,1990, they were united in marriage. In September, 2005, James retired from
Republic Waste after 35 years of dedicated service. This allowed Smitty, as called by his friends to
enjoy his passions in life.
He enjoyed spending time with family, friends and watching sporting events on television.
Although he enjoyed all sports, Smitty was an avid Pittsburg Steelers football fan. He had a
heart of gold and was a giving and caring man. He always made it a priority to visit family and
friends that were hospitalized, or experiencing an illness and was very supportive of their families.
Although James was not much of a church goer, his family believe God was in his heart based on
the giving and love that he showed others.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 29 years, Linda Smith, daughters Patricia Curry of
Antioch Tenn, Kimberly Miller, sons, Tony Hampton (Lisa), Michael Berry and his daughter in
spirit, Tonya Moultry, all from Cleveland Ohio.
15 Grandkids: Danesha, Jessica, Patrick, Anthony, Madison, Dominque, Tiera, Jailin, Sonia,
Madison, Michael, Yvonne, Kevin, Theresa, Jovan and Angela Thomas, his granddaughter in spirit
in addition to 7 Great grand kids.
Brothers Johnny Green (Shirley) of Saginaw Michigan, Charles Green of Indiana and sister,
Cathy Jones of Saginaw Michigan and two special uncles, Johnny West and Willie B. Jones, both
of Cleveland Ohio and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.Love ones that went before
him include his mother, Claudy Green, father figure, John Green, son, James White, daughter
Joyce Hampton, sisters Florina and Ora Green and brother, John Green.
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