James Robert Smith

November 7, 1980 - November 29, 2014
James Robert Smith

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James Robert ìJim Bobî Smith passed away unexpectedly on the night of November 29th, 2014. He was born in Williamsburg, VA on November 7, 1980 and lived most of his life in Toano, VA. He attended Lafayette High School and New River Community College in Radford, VA.

Coming from a family of firefighters, Jim Bob found his calling in life when he served as a volunteer at James City County ñ Bruton fire station. After working at Colonial Williamsburg Foundation as a military interpreter at the Magazine, he then attended the Tidewater Regional Fire Academy. He worked at Williamsburg Fire Department as a firefighter/paramedic. He also worked at Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department where he was employed at the time of his death. He served these communities by helping others to save lives and property.

Jim Bob was a talented musician and singer. He was a member of the Colonial Williamsburg Fife and Drum Corp for 8 years. One of his favorite things was to play music with his friends. He also loved time spent on the Chickahominy River. Jim Bob had a wide circle of friends who enjoyed his talent, humor, and generous spirit.

He was predeceased by his grandparents James and Jo Smith and Robert Taylor. He is survived by his parents Keith and Lucy Smith, his grandmother Ann Taylor, his aunts and uncles Lanny and Betty Smith, Warren and Kathy Smith, Kim and Gordon Ivey, Laurie and Andy Burmeister, a large extended family, and many dear friends.

A memorial service will be held on Friday December 5th at 6:30pm at Bucktrout Funeral Home, 4124 Ironbound Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to James City County ñ Bruton Fire Station, Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department in Gloucester, VA, or to your favorite charity.


Memorial

Friday, December 5, 2014
12:00 AM

Bucktrout Funeral Home - Directions
4124 Ironbound Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
757-229-3822

Memorial

Friday, December 5, 2014
12:00 AM

Bucktrout Funeral Home - Directions
4124 Ironbound Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
757-229-3822

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  • December 04, 2014
    Jennifer Burgess says:
    Jim Bob was such a great friend and co- worker. He always knew how to make you laugh under any circumstance. I will truly miss him and I am thankful to have all the great memories of him. My prayers are with his family and friends.

  • December 04, 2014
    Stacy Smith says:
    They always say cousins are your first friends in life, I was lucky enough to continue this close friendship thoughout life with Jimbob. I will miss all the great times, the songs and music, the laughter, his smile, and countless other things. I am so heartbroken and at a complete loss here. Keith and Lucy and the rest of the family, you are in my prayers, know that he is watching over us and smiling down. Much Love, Stacy

  • December 07, 2014
    Betty Leviner says:
    So very sorry to learn of this tragic and very premature loss. Kim and Lucy, I remember you both from CW. I did not have the honor of knowing Jim Bob, but can certainly sympathize with your sense of grief and loss.

  • December 05, 2014
    Jay parlett says:
    RIP Jim Bob you will be greatly missed.

  • December 05, 2014
    Wayne Reisner says:
    Rest in peace my friend.