June 8, 1948 – March 7, 2025
James Gerald Smith, “Smitty”, a 76 years old Fort Jones resident, passed away peacefully at the Madrone Hospice House in Yreka on March 7, 2025.
James was born on June 8, 1948 in Minnesota to Gerald Frank and Ethel Sophia (Kallio) Smith. After high school, he joined the U.S. Army, completing a tour of duty in Vietnam. Following an honorable discharge, James worked for over 35 years as a mason and master brick layer.
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Riding into the sunset