James A. Smith James Smith, 69, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 in Akron, Ohio.James was born on June 27, 1947 in Ravenna, Ohio to Mary Jane (Shaver) Reed and James Leroy Smith.He is survived by wife, Heidi Smith; children, Jimmy (Nikki) Smith, Donny Smith, Kenny Smith, Mandy (Brian) Moledor, Kim (Andy) Grimes; three grandchildren and many friends and family who will miss James dearly.Family will receive friends onThursday, November 3, 2016 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, Ohio 44305. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Autism speaks. org in James' Honor. To send a special message to James Family please go to at www.NewcomerAkron.com.