James Ralph "Smitty" Smith, Jr., 82, Confluence, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at his home. He was born March 26, 1937 in Confluence, a son of James R. and Bertha (Rowan) Smith. His parents, a son, Vince, 6 brothers and 5 sisters preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Berdine (Nolf), son, Kirk and wife, Kathi, daughter-in-law, Toni Smith, all of Confluence; grandchildren, Courtney Gardner and husband, Ben, Addison, Alyssa Smith and Tyler Smith, Confluence; great granddaughters, Avery and Vivienne Gardner and a sister, Shirley Uphold, Fontana, CA; also, numerous nieces and nephews. Smitty retired from Operating Engineers Union Local 66, Pittsburgh after 51 years employment. He was a veteran of the US Air Force, a former mayor, council president and council member of Ursina Borough as well as a member and past president of the Confluence Lions Club. He belonged to the King's Mountain Senior Golfing Group and was involved with the Addison Old Time Baseball Team for a number of years. He was a member of Fair Oaks Church of God and attended the United Community Church of God in Ursina. He graduated from Turkeyfoot Valley High School in 1956. There will be no viewing or visitation. A memorial service will be held at 1 PM Saturday at the United Community Church of God in Ursina with Rev. Dean Hay, Jr. officiating. Friends will be received one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Confluence Lions Club, In Touch Hospice – Somerset, or a charity of the donor's choice.