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James “Jim” Allen Smith

Nov. 28, 1946 – Dec. 31, 2021

James “Jim” Allen Smith, 75, Crawfordsville, passed away on Dec. 31, 2021 at The Lane House.

He was born in Crawfordsville on Nov. 28, 1946 to the late Arthur and Edna (Andrews) Smith.

In 1965, Mr. Smith graduated from Linden High School. He then graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business. He was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity at Indiana University as well as the New Richmond Masonic Lodge. Mr. Smith enjoyed gardening, canning, IU basketball and annoying the heck out of his children. He was an avid reader.

Survivors include his two sons, Justin (Donna) Smith and Travis (Beth) Smith of Crawfordsville; a daughter, Monica (Dan) Smith of Terre Haute; seven grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a brother; Mac (Connie) Smith of Midway, Ky.; a sister, Jan (Steve) Moss of Twelve Mile, Ind.; and several nieces, nephews; and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be at Sanders Priebe Funeral Care, 315 S. Washington Street in Crawfordsville on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022 from 4 p.m. until the time of funeral service at 6 p.m. Sanders Priebe Funeral Care is entrusted with care.

Condolences online at www.sandersfuneralcare.com.