Dear Smith Family,
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Jim. We are sending our condolences and are praying for your family.  May God bring you peace and comfort through this difficult time.

Love,
Kerry, Carol, and Austin Roberts

As kids growing up I was fortunate to make friends with Jim.... Jim's parents moved into the house at the end of the street on Lillian and we were about five houses down..... We always played football out on the street and when Jim moved into our neighborhood it was a blessing because we always needed another guy.... Unbeknownst to all of us, we had no idea the speed that Smitty had when it came to running and catching the football.... My secret weapon was to just throw or hand it off to him and let him run because nobody could ever catch him.... Obviously that talent continued into Junior High, High School as well as College..... Smitty and I went on to have some great times. I will miss my friend!!!!

Brian "BT" Thompson, Matt Ryan and Jim aka as "Smitty".... The weekend at ASU was really a great trip!!

Jim and I with Matt Ryan at Arizona getting ready for the Jethro Tull Concert at ASU...

Jim and I ran up to the outskirts of Riverside to get a view of My. Baldy with it's new snow that fell the day before ..

Carol, I was sadden to learn of Jim's death. You might not know that when your late husband began his fellowship with National Urban Fellows,  I gave him the opportunity to live with me until he was able to find living accommodations in Washington DC.  For a while,  we both worked together at DC's juvenile justice system, Youth Services Administration. After leaving there, he went on to bigger and better things in his career. At this time I am extending my condolences and I want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers 💕

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Jim Smith Jr.

October 4, 1960 – February 5, 2025

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