Born on July 10, 1942 in Long Beach, CA to Howard and Peggy Smith, Jimmy graduated from Franklin Pierce High School in 1960. After serving in the USAF, he became a proud member of the ILWU local 23, working in Tacoma as a Longshoreman for nearly 40 years before retiring in 2003.
Jimmy loved reading, gardening and walking. His favorite places to walk were the sandy beaches on Maui, where he spent the winter.
Jimmy is survived by his sons: Eric (Demorie), Mike, and Greg; 3 grandsons: Nate, Jack and Jaxon; and sisters: Sharon (Ed), SueAnn (Ron), and Sharlene (Dick), as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and loving friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Billy Smith.
All are welcome to celebrate Jimmy's life on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Powers Funeral Home in Puyallup, WA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.
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