Smith

James H. Smith Sr., 76, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Allegheny General Hospital. He was surrounded by his loving family.

He was born Aug. 18, 1945, in Butler, and was the son of the late Harvey and Dorothy (Piper) Smith.

James worked at Pullman Standard from 1964 to 1982. Following his tenure at Pullman Standard, James owned his own autobody garage until he retired.

He married the love of his life, Donna Davidson, on Dec. 10, 1963, in Butler. They celebrated 58 years of marriage in December 2021.

His greatest joy in life was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his brother, Herb, and two sisters, Pauline and Sue.

He is survived by his wife, Donna (Davidson) Smith; his sons, James H. Smith Jr. and his wife, Patricia, of Joplin, Mo., Jeffrey Smith and his wife, Carol, of Butler, and Jay Smith and his wife, Sharon, of New Wilmington; his daughter, Terri McAllister, and her husband, Richard, of Butler; his sisters, MaryAnn McCandless, of Butler, and Pearl Cranmer and her husband, Lloyd, of Butler; 14 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.

SMITH — Family and friends of James H. Smith Sr., who died Thursday, April 14, 2022, will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 New Castle Road, Butler.

A prayer service will immediately follow in the funeral home.

Please visit www.spencerdgeibel.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.