James R. “Jim” Smith

James R. "Jim" Smith, 83, a lifetime resident of Shelby County, IN. passed away peacefully at the family farm in Greensburg, IN.

Jim was born August 7, 1941 in Jefferson County IN., the son of Charles and Eva May Smith.

He married the love of his life Dorothy W. (Higdon) Smith on November 25, 1961 and she preceded him in death on October 5, 2004.   Together they raised five children.  Jim served in the National Guard and worked at Ford Motor Company for more than 30 years.

Jim loved spending time with his family.  He enjoyed helping on the family farm, playing cards, camping and watching western movies.

Jim is survived by his children, Wesley (Norma DeRoche) Smith of Greensburg, IN., James Smith (companion Karen) of Nashville, IN., Crystal (Tom) Williamson of Boggstown, IN., John (Karen) Smith of Indianapolis, IN. and Mark (Amy) Smith of Manilla, IN.; his grandchildren, Noah (Christy) Smith, Ryan (Leesa) DeRoche, Brandy and Josh Clements, Breiden Smith, Brittany (Jeff) Hawkins, Natasha (Timothy) Mines, Jake Smith, Joe (Patty) Williamson and Dave (Bobbi) Williamson; his great-grandchildren, Melanie, Logan, Julia, Phia, Griff, Kitra, Dane, Declan, Dax, Davis and Olivia; his step-brother, Bret (Karen) Morgason, his step-sister, Susan (Todd) Stocklin, and his niece, Rochelle Smith Swails.

He was preceded in death by, his wife, Dorothy Smith; his grandson, Jessie Smith; his brother, Tommy (wife, Judy) Smith; his parents and step-parents, Glen (Eva May) McKelvey and Charles (Mary Ann) Smith.

Visitation will be Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10 a.m. to Noon at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Funeral services will follow at Noon with Pastor Mark Kern officiating.

Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery with military rites conducted by our local veteran organization.

Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Jim's family.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 17th St., Columbus, IN. 47201.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.