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Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: 419-625-2655
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James Eddie "Jack" Smith

James Eddie "Jack" Smith, 78, of Sandusky died Sunday evening, January 8, 2023, at the University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

He was born in Otway, Ohio to Gladys F. Sharp, and was given her father, Curtis Smith's, name.

His stepfather, Delbert "Shorty" Sharp moved the family to Sandusky and Jim graduated from Sandusky High School in 1962.

He served six years in the Navy. He worked for Sandusky/International and retired from Danbury Schools.
He was an avid fisherman and vegetable gardener. Many friends enjoyed his sauerkraut that he made every fall, including this past fall.

He is survived by his wife, Linda (Reisch); daughter, Jenny Bailey; son, Adam, sister, Carol (Tom) Mees; brother, Flay (Nila) Smith; nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Gladys; stepfather, Delbert; and brothers, Donald Sharp, and Bob Sharp.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of memorial service at 12:00 pm on Saturday, January 14, 2023, in the Pfeil Funeral Home, Sandusky Chapel, 617 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky. Rev. Lenore Kure will officiate.

Charitable contributions may be made to Cancer Services, 505 E. Perkins Avenue, Sandusky, Ohio 44870.

Condolences may be shared with the family at pfeilfuneralhome.com