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James Franklin Smith
June 29, 1948 - December 05, 2017
James, Jimmy, or Jim (depending on who you are) was born on June 29, 1948 in Elyria, Ohio to Gilbert and Margaret Smith. The family moved to El Campo, Texas with his three brothers and sister (Gilbert Jr., Ronnie, Jeanne, and Kenny) when he was three years old. Jim had a childhood full of great friends and family moments in El Campo and developed a fondness of cars, motorcycles, pool, and music during his early years. He also met his lifelong friend, James Casey, who would be instrumental (pun intended) in Jim’s journey through life. Jim and James developed a love of music and each other that lasted a life time.
In June of 1971, Jim was blessed with his daughter Carrie Ann. Jim continued to live and work in El Campo until and opportunity arose at the family business, Rosenberg Office Supply. Jim packed up and moved to Rosenberg to work and follow his dream of music…and follow he did! Over the years, Jim and his band have opened for Reba McEntire, Ray Price, Box Car Willie, Curtis Potter, Darryl McCall and many more. In 1977, his band led him to Sealy, Texas, where he met the love of his life, Karen Ross. Jim and Karen married in 1980 and began their life together in Sealy. Jim’s immediate family was increased by two with his vows; Jeff and Jason Sliva were now part of his family.
In the coming years, the family sold the business which opened another door for Jim. He joined the United States Post Office in 1984. Jim would continue to work and play music on weekends with his best friend James Casey over the next 25 years.
Jim lived his life to the fullest. He had a sense of humor that even Groucho Marx would appreciate! He had a wonderful home with a loving wife and family. We will miss you tremendously but will never forget all the great times and memories you gave us. I would like to close with one of Jim’s favorite Groucho quotes:
“One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got into my pajamas I’ll never know.” http://www.knesekfuneralhome.com/obituary/james-smith
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