Obituary of Jamie John Smith

Smith, Jamie J. of Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, son and brother passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at his home with his beloved wife and family by his side. He was 41 years old. Jamie John Smith was born on January 14, 1975 in Saginaw, Michigan to Gerald Smith and Terry Baker. He married the love of his life and soul mate, Sarah Samantha Taylor on October 9, 2004 at Davis Park in Bridgeport; she survives him. Jamie was a proud 1993 graduate of Bridgeport High School. Following graduation he enlisted and proudly served his country with the United States Coast Guard. Upon his return, Jamie began working for TRW Automotive and Memtron. He was a talented musician and enjoyed playing his bass guitar. Above anything, Jamie cherished his fairy-tail romance to his one true love, Sarah, and endlessly treasured his children to the moon and back. He truly enjoyed being present with family, especially playing disc golf or using his imagination to build many wonderful Lego projects. He will forever be remembered for his selflessness to all, as well as his gentle kindness in helping anyone in need. Surviving are his wife of 12 years, Sarah S. Smith of Saginaw; three children: Matthew Smith, Marshall Smith and Kaleb Kline, all of Saginaw; father, Gerald Smith of Saginaw; mother, Terry (Mike) Sigman of Saginaw; one sister, Melissa Gray of Saginaw; a mother-in-law, Kelly Taylor of Saginaw; one brother-in-law, Gary Taylor of Saginaw; two sisters-in-law: Kelly (Brian) Pennington of Saginaw and Tabitha (Edward) Weston of Saginaw. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. FUNERAL: A Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Rev. Robert Richards will officiate. Military Honors and Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery under the auspices of the United States Coast Guard and American Legion Post #439. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the funeral home on Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.