James D. Smith

1931 - 2018

James D. Smith obituary, 1931-2018, Troy, MI

BORN

1931

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Pixley Funeral Home

322 West University Drive

Rochester, Michigan

James Smith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 6, 2018.

SMITH, James D., of Troy, Michigan, passed away on January 5, 2018. He was the dear and beloved husband of Doris Smith who preceded him in death on December 6, 2017. He is survived by: His children, Ilene (Robert), Marsha and James; his grandchildren, Rachel (Anthony), Brandon (Agata), Michael, Ashley (Steven) and Kristen (Karey) and his great-grandchild, Henry. Visitation 3 – 8 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Dr., in downtown Rochester. Funeral Service Friday, January 12, 2018, 11 a.m. at the funeral home; the family will receive guests from 10 a.m. until the service begins. A private Committal Service at Great Lakes National Cemetery will follow the service. www.pixleyfuneral.com.

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January 9, 2018

I would like to offer my sincere condolences to James' family, sorry for your loss. Jeremiah 29:11 assures us that God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, may that bring you comfort in this time of sorrow.

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