James “Jimmy” Francis Smith, 43, of Clinton, Iowa passed away at home on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Honoring his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded with a celebration of his life taking place from 12 pm to 3 pm on Saturday, November 7, at Lemke Funeral Homes - South Chapel. Lemke Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements.
Jimmy was born December 21, 1976 in Clinton, Iowa the son of Robert Smith Jr. and Kathy Monshower. He graduated from Thomson High School. Jimmy worked at West Rock, Inc. for over 20+ years.
Jimmy loved being outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He also loved his lab – Jarvis. He enjoyed collecting marbles and baseball cards and cherished going to the Thomson flea market with his children. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was very social - hosting the greatest cookouts, as he loved playing bags and hanging out with family and friends. He was an incredibly hard worker starting at a very young age - picking melons for McGinnis's in Thomson alongside his twin brother and friends. He enjoyed and participated in sports and loved watching his children participate in sports. He was so proud of his 5 sons and loved talking about them to everyone. Jim will be remembered for having the most amazing laugh and giggle, giving the greatest hugs, and for the way he could brighten any room with his laughter and stories. He will be incredibly and sadly missed by all those who knew him.
Jimmy is survived by his mother – Kathy Monshower of Thomson, IL; five children – Anthony (Heather) Rush of Scott County, Zachary Smith of Camanche, IA, Aaron Smith of Camanche, Tristan Smith at home, Manny Smith at home; mother of his youngest two children- his Crystal Catie Cook; two grandchildren – Willow and Bailey; two brothers - Jesse Smith of Clinton and Matthew (Amanda) Smith of Thomson; two sisters – Annette Dyson-Smith of Thomson and Mari An Eto of CA; two uncles - Shawn Smith of Bellevue, IA and Steve (Cindy) Whiting of Thompson, IL; two aunts Diana Smith of Clinton and Karen Bowers of GA; with several nieces, nephews and so many friends, including all of his “brothers” at West Rock.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Smith Jr., his grandparents and cousin – Adrian Chaney and Aunt – Dawn.
Memorials made can be directed to the family.