James Smith

James G. Smith, 77. Of New Straitsville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at his home.

Born January 3, 1949 in Marshall, Missouri to the late Dr. Homer R. and Ruth E. Ice Smith.

Jim was a Red Coat for The Ohio State University Buckeyes Football games for 11 years; he was a huge Civil War buff; a Cleveland Guardians and Browns fan; loved his antiques and was an avid gardener and golfer. He was a graduate of Wilmington College, Wilmington, Ohio, and a retired federal employee with the USDA.

Survived by two brothers, David R. (Carolyn) Smith of Oakton, Virginia and Craig W. (Ish) Smith of Roswell, Georgia; and sister, Linda Smith (Steve) Schnittke of New Straitsville, Ohio. Although a confirmed bachelor, he was a much beloved uncle to his many nieces and nephews, Christy Hogan, Dr. Stacy (Dan) Kesten, Honorable Allison (Brian) Knab, Andrew R. Smith, Kevin (Shannon) Smith, Cary (Libby) Smith, Abigail Schnittke, who was also his beloved goddaughter, and Eric (Maureen) Schnittke; and his great nieces and nephews, Glenn, Natalie, Molly, Sadie, Oscar, Clara, Evelyn, Anna, Jack, Ashley, Scarlett, Colin, Vivian, Dovie, Hazel, Cormac, Meredith and Lilia; and several cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 201 West Brown Street, New Lexington, Ohio with Pastor Kristen Santiago officiating. A luncheon will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial funds may be donated to the New Lexington Food Pantry or Perry Animal Welfare Society (PAWS).

Roberts-Winegardner Funeral Home, 304 Mill Street, New Lexington, Ohio in charge of arrangements.

Obituary, online guest book and condolences at www.robertsfuneralhomenewlex.com