James Smiley

SMILEY, James Campbell- Age 78, of Grand Blanc, died Friday, June 6, 2008 at his residence.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, June 9, 2008 at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 6494 S. Belsay Road, Grand Blanc.  Pastor Max Hayden officiating.  Burial will take place 9:30 AM Tuesday at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly.  Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6360 Fenton Road, Flint from 1-9 PM Sunday and at church from 10 AM until time of service Monday.  Those desiring may make contributions to First Congregtional United Church of Christ or the Alzheimer's Association.  Mr. Smiley was born December 18, 1929 in Flint, the son of Walter and Gladys Lorraine (Campbell) Smiley.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.  He married Bernice Marie Poore June 27, 1964 in Flint.  Mr. Smiley retired from Buick Motors after 48 1/2 years of service, and he was the I.D.S. Conference Vice President for 6 years.  He was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ and the 70+ skiing club.  He loved nature and roller skating.  He was a great believer in continued education.  Surviving are: wife Bernice; 3 children, Susan and husband Jeffrey Rabanus of Linden, Melinda Smiley of Grand Blanc, Richard and wife Jocelyn Smiley of Washington Twp; 2 special grandchildren, Ashleigh Smiley of Grand Blanc and Taylor Rabanus of Linden; 2 step grandchildren, Blossom and Samantha Metevier of Washington Twp; brother-in-law, Russell Crawford of Genesee; several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Chloe Crawford; granddaughter, Aspen Danielle Smiley.  Online condolences may be posted at the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.