Darl "Jim" Smith, Jr.

Jim passed away at Mercy Hospital on January 23rd from COVID Pneumonia, at the age of 76. Funeral services will be held at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave. in Des Moines on Monday, January 31st at 10:00 a.m. The family will greet visitors at the funeral home Sunday, January 30th from 6-8 p.m.

Jim was born on February 7, 1945, to Darl Smith Sr. and Evelyn (Piper) Smith.

He graduated from East High School and then attended Barber College and began a lifelong career in barbering and forming dozens of very close friendships. He continued barbering some of his closest friends right up until the weeks before his death.

Over the years, Jim had a lot of interests. He was one of the original Des Moines Bombers. His real passion was when he drove go-karts in Knoxville for years and won driver of the year more than once.

Survivors include Jim’s wife of 17 years, Becky; sons, Ted (Joy) Smith and Larry (Carey) Smith; step-son from a previous marriage with Carolyn Reeves, Ted (Annette) Reeves; step-sons, Bill, Jason, and Josh Neifert; his very best friend, Gary Trapp, and his loveable dog, Phreya. He is also survived by numerous grandkids, cousins, family members, and of course his wonderful friends from barbering.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Darl “Jim” Smith, Jr.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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