James F. Smith (Michigan politician)

James F. Smith (August 15, 1923 – September 11, 2007) was a Michigan politician.

James F. Smith
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 83rd district
In office
January 10, 1973 – December 31, 1976
Preceded byTheodore P. Mansour
Succeeded byCharles L. Mueller
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 79th district
In office
January 11, 1967 – December 31, 1972
Preceded byBobby Crim
Succeeded byF. Robert Edwards
Personal details
Born(1923-08-15)August 15, 1923
Davison, Michigan
DiedSeptember 11, 2007(2007-09-11) (aged 84)
Davison, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Emma Jean Pearson
Alma materMichigan State University
Amherst College
Military service
Allegiance United States Army
Years of service1943-1946
Battles/warsWorld War II

Early life and education

Smith was born on August 15, 1923 in Davison, Michigan. Smith attended Michigan State University and Amherst College.[1]

Career

Smith served in the United States Army in World War II from 1943 to 1946.[2]

Smith worked as a businessman before his political career. Smith served in local government of Davison, at different times serving there on the city council and later as mayor. Smith also served on the Genesee County Board of Supervisors. On November 8, 1966, Smith was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the 79th district from January 11, 1967 to December 31, 1972. On November 7, 1972, Smith was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the 83rd district from January 10, 1973 to December 31, 1976.[1]

Personal life

On September 14, 1946, Smith married Emma Jean Pearson.[1] Together they had three children. Smith was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Elks. Smith was Baptist.[3]

Death

Smith died on September 11, 2007 in Davison. His residence at the time of his death was Charlevoix, Michigan. He was interred at Davison Cemetery.[1][4]

References
  1. "Legislator Details - James F. Smith". Library of Michigan. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  2. "House Photos and Biographies, 1975-1976" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  3. "Smith, J." Political Graveyard. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  4. "James F Smith Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
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