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Obituary for James K. Smith
Peoria- James K. Smith, 68, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.
Jim was born on December 4, 1953 in Peoria, son of Robert G. and Martha J. (Waldeck) Smith.
Jim had a very special gift and love of music, whether he was listening to music or singing his favorite songs.
His singing would captivate audiences young and old alike.
One of Jim’s last public singing events was to sing the National Anthem at the Bradley Basketball game.
Jim was a member of P.A.R.C. and in the P.A.R.C. chorus.
Jim was a client of EPIC and he was also a member of The Peoria Area Blind Peoples Center along with being in their chorus as well.
Jim is survived by 3 brothers and 2 sisters, Bill Smith of Springfield, Il., Jack (Jean) Smith of McHenry, Il., Jeff (Susie) Smith of Dunlap, Il. Mary McAllister of Eureka, Il., and Sarah Barringer of Cypress, TX; along with many nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother Mike Smith, and 2 brothers-in-law, Gregory McAllister and Michael Barringer.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at noon at Resurrection Mausoleum Chapel, with visitation a half hour prior to the mass.
Fr. Patrick Henehan will officiate.
Memorials may be made to EPIC, 1913 W. Townline Road, Peoria, IL 61615 or The Peoria Area Blind Peoples Center, 2905 W. Garden St., Peoria, IL 61605.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Jim was born on December 4, 1953 in Peoria, son of Robert G. and Martha J. (Waldeck) Smith.
Jim had a very special gift and love of music, whether he was listening to music or singing his favorite songs.
His singing would captivate audiences young and old alike.
One of Jim’s last public singing events was to sing the National Anthem at the Bradley Basketball game.
Jim was a member of P.A.R.C. and in the P.A.R.C. chorus.
Jim was a client of EPIC and he was also a member of The Peoria Area Blind Peoples Center along with being in their chorus as well.
Jim is survived by 3 brothers and 2 sisters, Bill Smith of Springfield, Il., Jack (Jean) Smith of McHenry, Il., Jeff (Susie) Smith of Dunlap, Il. Mary McAllister of Eureka, Il., and Sarah Barringer of Cypress, TX; along with many nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother Mike Smith, and 2 brothers-in-law, Gregory McAllister and Michael Barringer.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at noon at Resurrection Mausoleum Chapel, with visitation a half hour prior to the mass.
Fr. Patrick Henehan will officiate.
Memorials may be made to EPIC, 1913 W. Townline Road, Peoria, IL 61615 or The Peoria Area Blind Peoples Center, 2905 W. Garden St., Peoria, IL 61605.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Previous Events
Visitation
Saturday
14
May
11:30 AM
- 12:00 PM
Resurrection Mausoleum
7519 N Allen Road
Peoria, IL 61615
Memorial Mass
Saturday
14
May
12:00 PM
Resurrection Mausoleum
7519 N Allen Road
Peoria, IL 61615
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