Jim was an avid hunter and fisherman, a volunteer firefighter and long-time auctioneer, as well as loving husband, father and grandfather. Before retirement, Jim worked at Allegheny Ludlum in Leechburg, Pennsylvania, NUMEC in Apollo, Pennsylvania, Taylor-Winfield in Warren, Ohio, Republic Steel (LTV/WCI) in Warren, Ohio and finally as a school crossing guard in Northport, Florida.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents, daughter – Tammy Bozick Bausch, brother – Robert J. Smail and sister – Alberta Smail McElroy.
Jim is survived by his wife of 64 years, Rena Knepshield Smail, daughters - Marjorie Smail Brandt (James) and Terri Smail Jenkins (David, Jr.), sister - Mildred Smail Hoch, brother – Earl C. Smail and wife Velma Santus Smail, plus numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sechrestdavislexingtonavenue.com for the Smail family.
