James Gilbert Smith, age 77, of Iola, Kansas, passed away October 25, 2023, at his residence. Jim was born April 21, 1946, in Iola, Kansas, to Eugene B. Smith and Jessie (Heldebrant) Smith.
Jim was employed with T.G.&Y. in Iola, Kansas, and then Pegues Department Store and Peel's Beauty Supply in Hutchinson, Kansas.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; step-brothers, William (Bill) Smith, Robert (Bob) Smith, Richard (Ben) Spencer, Jesse (Roe) Spencer; and brother, Leonard Smith.
Jim is survived by brother, Larry Lee Smith; cousins, Kay Southards, Jay Johnson; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Jim wishes to take time to remember those whom he held close and considered family, Christopher Britton, Lt. Governor David and Elizabeth Toland, Donna Houser, Levi Flory, Eddie Johnson, and Trey O'Hara.
Jim had a true love for all animals and, therefore, in his estate Jim left his Iola residence to Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (ACARF).
Memorials are designated to Jim's second love, which is the Iola Theatre Association, and those memorials may be sent to Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, 1883 US Highway 54, Iola, Kansas.
Please, the family requests no flowers or plants.
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www.feuerbornfuneral.com
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