To My Cousin Jimmy Dode, To the special person in our lives, you are never really gone….you will always have a cherished place in our hearts where you will always be remembered for the love you shared and the happiness you brought. To the memories we shared. Joe, Clesa, Jezreel, Amber and Zeb.
James T. “Jimmy Dode” Smith
James T. “Jimmy Dode” Smith, 73 of Independence, Missouri, passed away at his home on December 4, 2024.
Jim was born on December 30, 1950, in Independence to Theodore Dode Smith and Joan Ruth “Boman” Smith. Jim graduated from Fort Osage in 1969, and soon after was drafted into the Vietnam war and served as a Marine. Upon his return, Jim worked at General Mills until he took over the family farm in Atherton Missouri. He most recently hauled for Waller Trucking and Wright Farms.
Jim was preceded in death by his father Theodore Dode Smith and his mother Joan Ruth Smith.
Jim is survived by his cousin Chris Smith of Sibley Mo, sister Alice Aubuchon, Nephew Steve and niece, Stacey and multiple cousins.
A celebration of life will be held at the Sibley Community Center on January 18, 2025, from 1-4 pm.
Obituary submitted by the family.
Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO
Condolences
Clesa Mahaffey Heidi Ford It was a pleasure working along side you at Wright Farms. You were a very sweet man and will be missed by all of us! I’m sorry I missed your celebration of life! Rest in peace Jim!