James "Jim" Capshaw Smith Sr.

July 28, 1945 - December 28, 2020

ADRIAN – James “Jim” Capshaw Smith, Sr., age 75, of Adrian, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, surrounded by his family. Jim was born on July 28, 1945, to Richard Almon and Mildred Ethel (Capshaw) Smith. He attended Morenci High School and went on to work as a mechanic. Over the years he worked at Hill’s, Foster’s and owned his own business. When Jim wasn’t fixing cars, he was driving the wrecker truck. Jim followed NASCAR racing and he even helped with towing crashes off the racetrack on several occasions. Those of you that know Jim, realize he took estate sales and auctions seriously, and would cover Lenawee County and Wauseon, OH, in search of a good deal. Jim loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them, he especially liked going to breakfast with his brother, Bob. Jim is survived by his children, James Capshaw Smith, Jr., of San Jacinto, CA, Bobbi Jo (Ben) Restis of Manitou Beach and Jackie (Steve) Depew of Adrian; granddaughters, Angel Smith (Willow Gritzmaker), Carolina Smith, Eris Restis, Raven Restis, Emma Depew and Ava Depew; brother, David (Ireta) Smith of Toledo, OH and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Billie Hall, Joe, Larry and Bob Smith. At the family’s request, cremation will take place and a Celebration of Life will be held in the Summer of 2021. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial contributions may be made in Jim’s memory to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian.