On Sunday February 13, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Veronica Smith and Theresa Marnati Smith. Loving father of Carol (Brad) Birk, Danny (Julie) Smith, Kim Klepac and the late Stephen Smith. Dearest son of the late Elmo and Evelyn Smith. Loving grandfather Nicole Smith, Michael (Katie) Gaines, Ryan (Kim) Klepac,Kristen (Alex) Kladiva and Lauren Klepac. Dear brother Gail (Mike) Martin and the late Gary Smith. Dear brother of the late Doris (Charles) McDaniel. Dear brother in law of Roseann Miroff. Dear great grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Smith worked at Union Electric for 38 years. He loved his family and friends with his whole heart. He enjoyed fishing trips to the Ozarks and Canada, loved all his dog neighbors and his canine companion Missy. Smith lived his life to the fullest with the most positive attitude possible. He was proud of his boy scout troop #212 and loved his Thursday night “meetings”, his first Friday lunches at Milo’sand breakfast with his U.E. buddies.
A special thanks to Mercy Home Health and Hospice. Angels Rhonda and Ann, an extra special thank you to Roseann and Ruthann.
Services; Visitation at Kutis South County (5255 Lemay Ferry) on Wednesday 2/16 from 8AM until service at 9AM. In lieu of flowers donations to Sick and Elderly program of the Hill, St. Louis. Or the Polycystic Kidney foundation appreciated. Interment JB National Cemetery.
My dear friend I will miss you like crazy. I always enjoyed our time at the bar and looked forward to seeing you every day. You were a great friend and your friends at the Larry J will also miss you very much. RIP until we meet again. I love you !!!
We are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was a great employee, always reliable. Always fun to be with wether at work or outside of work especially our fishing trip to Canada. Gene had talked to Jim recently and knew his health was failing. He will miss talking to him He was a good man!! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
I called him “Mr. Smith” He wasn’t crazy about it at first because it meant he was a little older than I am. But after a while it became a term of endearment.He even signed my Christmas card that way.
I loved visiting with him and listening to his many stories. He loved to try new recipes. He would save the “Let’s Eat” section from the paper for me. He would say “ this looks good, we should try it”.We made a few. When I would talk about how good he was to everyone he would say”I do what I can with what I have” And that is exactly what he did. He shared his kindness and generosity with all who knew him. He died as he lived- everybody’s Friend. Rest In Peace, “Mr. Smith”♥️
The 11th Apostle to go. I know the first 10 we’re delighted to have him back at their table. Jim was a sweetheart and will be missed. He always had a kind word and a hug when I brought dad to the first Friday lunches. So many wonderful memories. I’ll cherish them always.
With deepest sympathy for your loss! Many thoughts and prayers with you and your family during this great time of sorrow.
Though our time knowing each other was brief, it was such a joy to get to know Jim. We moved into the subdivision from our of state this year and we got to know him from walking on the trail with our boys and dogs. And recently we works run into one another on nice days when we was strolling down the trail. I would be in my backyard drinking wine, playing with my dogs most of the time. Then we recently exchanged phone numbers and started staying in touch that way. I got a nice visit with him a couple weeks ago and that’s when he told me his health was failing and that “we just met at the wrong time”. He was a wonderful kind hearted friend and neighbor and he will be missed. ❤️
We offer our sincere condolences at this difficult time in your family history. Carol loosing a father is never easy and we know how hard this must be for you. Linda and I send our love and prayers to you and your family.
I offer my deepest condolences to Jimmie’s family. Jimmie and I became close friends about 2 years ago when I started visiting him twice a week through the Sick snd Elderly program. Jimmie took all his maladies with the grain of salt, never feeling sorry for himself and without complaint. His attitude was an inspiration to me. We spent our time talking about his beautiful family and also stories from long ago, in fact we talked about everything under the Sun.
Jimmy embraced life and enjoyed it to the fullest.
I have been blessed to have this wonderful man in my life, though the time was too short.
May he Rest In Peace, the world is a bit dimmer with Jimmie’s passing. He will be greatly missed!
My heart is saddened to hear of Jim’s passing.We were best of friends as we worked together
at Union Electric ( Ameren) and remained friends in retirement.We always enjoyed the
monthly lunches at Fergies in Lemay. My sincere condolences to Jim’s family at this very
difficult time . Jim will be missed by all who knew him.