Eugene J. "Jim" Smith passed away on December 12, 2020 at SKLD Bryan at the age of 83. He was a life long resident of Defiance, born on July 13, 1937 to Eugene E and Alberta (Kummerant) Smith. On November 29, 1958 he was married to Janice (Hancock) Smith who preceded him in death August 31, 2020.

Jim graduated from Defiance High School then worked at Dinner Bell Foods in Defiance and Food Marketing in Ft. Wayne , driving semi-trucks, until he retired. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, car racing, and his family through out his life.  He is survived by a son, Thomas  (Lee Ann) Smith and a daughter, Julie (David) Hammons and two granddaughters.  A brother, Greg (Sharon) Smith and a sister, Maribeth (John) Peoples also survive with many nieces and nephews who loved him. Preceding him in death are his wife, Janice , parents, a son, Terry and a granddaughter, Jessica.

The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date after interment at Evansport Cemetery, Defiance Ohio.  Schaffer Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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