James A. “Jim” Smith of Greenwood passed away at home on Saturday, May 14, 2022. He was born on Jan. 5, 1942 in Bath, ME, son of the late Donald S. and Ruth (Bailey) Smith.
Mr. Smith married the love of his life, Carolyn (Harper) Smith on Oct. 9, 1975 in Monticello, ME, and they were sealed in a temple in Washington, DC on Aug. 10, 1976. He worked as a truck driver for many years.
Mr. Smith had many interests and hobbies. He enjoyed fishing, playing pinochle and various games with his family, watching TV, and watching his grandchildren’s sport events including soccer, parkour, and ballet. Mr. Smith was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather, and he truly enjoyed spending time with his family, and friends. He was loved by many and will be deeply and genuinely missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith was predeceased by his brother, Richard Smith. He is survived by his beloved wife, Carolyn H. Smith of Greenwood; his children, Joshua J. Smith (Cassandra) of Westminster, CO, Sariah M. Ritts (Samuel) of Greenwood, and Melissa Fields (Fentress) of Harrington; his grandchildren, James M. and Morgan J. Smith of Westminster, CO, and Kaitlyn R. and Andrew R. Ritts of Greenwood; his sister, Carol Mulloy (Kenneth) and children of Topsham, ME; his sister-in-law, Peggy Betch of Henderson, Md.; his brother-in-law, John Betch of Henderson, Md.; his nephews, Michael Smith (Portia) and their children, of Smyrna; Ryan Smith (Christa) and their children of Henderson, Md.; and Jarrod Harper (Jennifer) and their children of Rutland, Vermont.