James Smith

James H. Smith, Jr. 83 of Alexandria died Saturday, April 10, 2021 in Northview Health and Living, Anderson after an extended illness.
James was born in West Virginia on March 29, 1938 and was the son of James H and Bonnie Smith, Sr. On June 6, 1964 he married Jacqueline M, (Beaulac) Smith.
He served his country as a Military Police Officer with the United States Army.
James was retired from Delco Remy-Anderson.He was a former member of the Model A Club and enjoyed his antique cars.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Shawna (Ross Planalp) Smith of Alexandria, and Todd M. Smith of Swayzee; his sister-in-law, Mary Ann Smith of Pendleton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jackie and a brother, Tom Smith.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in Whetsel Funeral Service with Bud Whetsel officiating. Interment will follow in the IOOF Cemetery, Alexandria. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Bud and Susan Whetsel are honored to care for James and serve the Smith family.
Facial covering are no longer required, however, but are strongly suggested and social distancing will be observed.
For additional obituary information and online condolences visit James’s tribute page on our website www.whetselfuneralservice.com.