In Memoriam

James Maurice Edward Smith, 66, of Catlett died March 27 at Fauquier Hospital due to complications of leukemia. He was born on November 30, 1939, in Washington, D. C. to Ruby Steele Kincer Smith and Maurice Augustine Smith who preceded him in death. Mr. Smith attended Culpeper County High School and Anacostia High School before joining the Air Force. After leaving the Air Force, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland in 1969. He spent his career as a mechanical engineer in civil service working mainly for the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Army Corps of Engineers. He retired in 1998. After retirement he spent time traveling to Florida, New Mexico, and Costa Rica. He is survived by his daughter Kanoa Ratliff and her husband David Ratliff of Somerville; his son Daryl Smith and his wife Michaelle Smith of Catlett; two grandsons, Preston Reece Ratliff and Ian James Ratliff; and two step granddaughters, Ashley Elizabeth Allen and Erin Lynne Allen. He is also survived by his former wife Henrietta Anne Smith of Catlett, his sister Ramona Donaldson of Maryland, and his sister Judy Taff of Sunrise, FL. He was a kind hearted man who would give someone the moon if he could reach it. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed.