James W. Smith, 84, of Harbor Beach, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, at his home under hospice care.He was born on April 21, 1932, in Flint, to the late James and Clara Bell (Hunter) Smith. Jim and Emily Burkhard were united in marriage on Jan. 10, 1952, in Angola, Indiana.Jim worked at Hercules, Inc. in Harbor Beach, retiring after 44 years. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He was an avid Detroit Tigers fan and enjoyed woodworking.He is survived by his wife Emily Smith of Harbor Beach, and children, Lou Buchanan and her husband Don of Phoenix, Arizona, Steven Smith of Clinton Township, Denise Lapka of Caseville, Jody Baker and her husband Reid of Jacksonville, Florida, Snady Stephanian and her husband Doug of Central Lake, Peggy Smith of Kalkaska, Tim Smith, and his wife Gina of St. Clair Shores, Tina Daugherty and her husband Mike of Bellaire, and Bill Smith and his wife Dena of Harbor Beach; 19 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and his siblings, Nora Clor of Sandusky and Don Smith and his wife Jane of Mt. Pleasant.Jim was preceded in death by three grandchildren, Zachary Smith, Alex Smith and William Payionk, and daughter-in-law Virginia Smith.Funeral services for Jim will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. Ron Schultz officiating. Burial will follow in Rock Falls Cemetery.Visitation for Jim was on Wednesday at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach and beginning at noon until the time of the service on Thursday at the church.Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com