James Smith Obituary

James R. Smith, 71, passed away on March 29, 2008 at a local care center. He was born in Tarryall, Colorado on April 3, 1936, the son of James T. and Hazel I. Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents, bother Bert, sisters Jacqueline and Gracie and companion Tammy Darnell. He is survived by a son Russell Smith, step-daughters Susan Gillmer and Shelley Williams, sisters Betty Davis and Wilma Moreland, wards Inga, Angelina and Chelsey Darnell and many nieces and nephews. Jim was employed by the City of Colorado Springs Utilities Department, Electric Division from 1956 until 1991, when he retired. He worked as a lineman and line crew foreman. He was a long time member of the Isaac Walton League and greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He will be missed by family and many friends. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at Blunt Mortuary, 2229 W. Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, April 2, 2008 at Blunt Mortuary. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, 1000 S. 26th Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904.