James William Smith, 91, of Fordsville, died Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Ohio County Hospital.  He was born in Narrows to the late Raleigh and Eunice Smith.  He was a Navy veteran and retired truck driver.  He was of the Baptist faith, was a member of Teamsters Union Local 142 in Hammond, Indiana and Lake County Sheriff Posse in Lake County, Indiana.  He enjoyed horseback riding and working on semi trucks.
     He is survived by his wife, Sue Smith of Fordsville; a daughter, Jamie (Bruce) Oglesby of Fordsville; two sons, James R. Smith of Rensselaer, Indiana and Dwayne (DeAnna) Smith of Fordsville; a brother, Jewel Thomas (Jovonne) Smith of Fordsville; a sister, Betty Jo Bruno of Cedar Lake, Indiana; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren.
     Services are 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 28, 2020, at Geary Funeral Home with burial in Providence Smith Cemetery, Fordsville.  Visitation is from 11:00 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home.  In compliance with health and public safety directives, capacity for visitation and the funeral service will be limited and masks are required in accordance with state guidelines.