Frederick J. "Jim" "Pete" Smith, age 68, of Warren, Ohio, died Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, Ohio. He was born May 4, 1944, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Frederick G. and Marjorie K. (Postlethwait) Smith. A lifelong area resident, Mr. Smith was formerly of Kinsman and lived in Warren since 1968. He was a 1962 graduate of Joseph Badger High School in Kinsman; earned an Associate Degree from Bowling Green State University; and earned his Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering from Kent State University. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served in the U.S. Air Force; and retired as a Reservist in 1994 from the Youngstown Air Base. He retired in 1994 from Packard Electric in Warren after 30 years of employment. Mr. Smith was a member of the Braceville Christian Church in Braceville, OH; was a lifetime member of the D.A.V.; a member of the Air Force Association; and a past member of the Harry Lees Post #506 American Legion in Kinsman. In his most recent years he enjoyed traveling, especially to spend time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing and camping. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Sammy L. (Lunsford) Smith, whom he married November 23, 1968, of Warren, OH; son, Robert J. Smith of Warren, OH; son, Richard J. (Carolyn) Smith of Champion, OH; daughter, Denise B. (David) Foss of Moyoc, NC; father, Frederick G. Smith of Gustavus township, OH; two sisters, Sandra J. (Roland) Wildman of Gustavus township, OH,and Cindy M. (Kirk) Hutchens of Conneaut, OH; 7 Grandchildren; and 8 Great Grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his mother. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service, 8569 Main St., Kinsman, OH, with Jon D. Pratt officiating. Burial will follow in Gustavus Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Friday, February 8th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the time of service. An online guestbook is available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com
Service Information
Cemetery
Gustavus Cemetery
St. Rt. 193
Gustavus Township OH 44417
Visitation
Friday, February 8 2013
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Kinsman
8569 Main St. P.O. Box 285
Kinsman OH 44428
Visitation
Saturday, February 9 2013
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Kinsman
8569 Main St. P.O. Box 285
Kinsman OH 44428
Service
Saturday, February 9 2013
11:00 AM
Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Kinsman
8569 Main St. P.O. Box 285
Kinsman OH 44428
