Veteran, Long Valley Resident Passes Away

LONG VALLEY, NJ — Obituary provided by the William J. Leber Funeral Home:

James D. Smith, 91, of Long Valley, NJ passed away on Wednesday, July
26, 2017. Jim was born on January 6, 1926 in Bloomfield, NJ. He has lived
in Long Valley for the past 7 years and previously a 46-year resident of
Chester Township. Jim was a Rutgers University graduate. He was a retired
sales executive for 3M. Jim was a proud WWII Marine Corp veteran and
Purple Heart recipient.

Jim was very active in the Chester community. He was a past commander of
the American Legion of Chester for over a decade. Jim served Chester
Township as a reserve and special police officer, a councilman, and Boy
Scout Troop 139 Leader. He also was a member of the Marine Corps League
and the Freemasons. Jim was a man of faith, a member of the Fairmount
Presbyterian Church and sang in their choir. Jim enjoyed gardening, sports,
and hunting.

Jim is survived by his wife, June Smith (nee Benson), his children, Jeffrey
D. Smith and wife Sandra and Susan Kratch and husband John, his daughter-
in-law, Megan Smith, 11 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. He was
predeceased by his son, Scott A. Smith.

A Celebration of Jim’s life will include a visitation from 5pm to 8pm on
Monday, July 31, 2017 at William J. Leber Funeral Home, 15 Furnace Road
(Corner of Rt. 206), Chester, NJ (908) 879-3090. A 10am funeral service
will be held on Tuesday, August 1 at Fairmount Presbyterian Church in
Califon, NJ. Interment will be held privately by the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bernays Apgar
Post #342 of the American Legion, PO Box 342, Chester, NJ 07930 or to the
Fairmount Presbyterian Church, 247 Old Turnpike Road, Califon, NJ
07830.

For online condolences and information visit www.leberfuneralhome.com.

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