James W. Smith

James W. Smith, 98, Kansas City, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2010 at the Villa St. Francis Nursing Center, Olathe, Kansas.

James was a switchman for the Santa Fe Railroad. He was a member of the American Legion Post 327, Moose Lodge and Eagle's Lodge.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Smith in 2002. Survivors include his daughter, Winnie Woods, Olathe, Kansas; granddaughter, Angie Coyne and her husband, Bob; and three great-grandchildren, Bandon Davis, John and Rori Coyne all of Lenexa, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 2151, Memphis, Tennessee 38101-2151.

Visitation and Memorial Service

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 29, 2010, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2010, at the chapel. Cremation will follow the services.