Howard G. Smith Sr., age 71 of Paris Twp. entered into eternal rest on Monday August 28, 2017 at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center. Howard was born January 11, 1946 in Ravenna the son of the late Howard Luther & Juanita Emmeline (Jenkins) Smith. He has lived in Paris Twp. most of his life. Howard graduated from Southeast High School in 1964. He went to work in the maintenance department at GM Lordstown in 1966. He was employed at GM for 42 years retiring in 2008. Howard married the former Denise L. Bielik on September 15, 1984. Howard and Denise have been blessed with 32 years of marriage. Howard enjoyed hunting and canoe trips down the Ohio River. He canoed the entire length of the Ohio River in 66 days. Howard helped build and maintained the Paris ball fields. Loving memories of Howard will be carried on by his wife, Denise L. Smith of Paris Twp., daughters; Kelli (Jeff) Lock and Jennifer (Shane) Kuberry both of Paris Twp., his son, Joshua (Samantha) Smith of Deerfield, daughter-in-law, Yolanda Smith of Puerto Rico, grandchildren; Todd (Christina) Hemberger Jr., Howard V. Smith, Tyler Hemberger, Shawn Smith, Caleb Kuberry and great grandchildren; Dane Smith, Paxton Hemberger and Addison Hemberger. Howard was preceded in death by his son, Howard Gale Smith Jr., and half brother, Charles A. Martz. A Masonic Service will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 5:00 pm at James Funeral Home. Calling hours will follow from 5:30 - 8:00 pm. A graveside service will be held on Saturday September 2, 2017 at 10:00 am at Hawley Cemetery in Paris Twp. Arrangements have been entrusted to James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family & friends may view Howard's obituary online and to send condolences to his family, please visit www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.

Thursday, August 31, 2017 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM

James Funeral Home 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, Ohio 44444

Saturday, September 2, 2017 10:00 AM

Hawley Cemetery McClintocksburg Rd. Paris Twp., Ohio 44266