James D. Smith of Waterford, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023.  Jim was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on January 24, 1939.  He graduated from Lake Orion High School in 1956. He married Eddis Carolyn Smith; they remained married for 63 years until his passing. They had one daughter Sherrie Lall-Smith. Jim spent his career at General Motors, working in the Pontiac foundry for 30 years.  Jim's favorite hobbies included snowmobiling, golfing, bowling, and watching the Lions. He traveled most of the continental U.S. with his family, including his favorite state of Hawaii.

Jim was an unwavering husband who cared for his wife for 63 years. He spent his last days by her side.  As a grandfather, he was second to none. He played a vital role in raising his two grandsons into the men they are today, both achieving graduate degrees and Max becoming a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. They will treasure him always. Above all else, Jim was a devoted Christian who committed every day to God. He was a proud member of Oakbrook Bible Church through its many iterations. Many others look to him as a friend, neighbor, father, and grandfather. He was kind, steadfast, and always ready to help a friend in need.

Jim was preceded in death by his daughter, Sherrie Lall-Smith, RN.  He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Smith, Son-in-Law Sunil Lall, Grandsons Dr. Maxwell Lall and Samuel Lall, M.S, sisters JoAnn Verhey and Sharon Zelyez.