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Smith -- James Bennington Smith, Lt. Col., US Army Retired - Born January 10, 1914, passed away into the arms of our loving LORD, JESUS, at the age of 85 years, November 18, 1999. James had been a resident of Albuquerque for several years. He was a member of Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church. James served his country in the Army. He served in the Second World War and the Korean Conflict. He served in the Army of Occupation in Germany, where he and his family traveled extensively. James, with his loving wife, Suda, also served in the US Military Advisory Group Embassy, in Peru. James retired from Fort San Houston, Texas. After James retired from the military, he attended the University of New Mexico, where he received his Master's degree in Education. He taught chemistry and physics at Trona High School in Trona, California. While living in Trona, he was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and was active in the Gem and Mineral Society, Eastern Star and a Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge. After his retirement from teaching James resided in Albuquerque, until his death. He is survived by his daughters, Sue Ann Strickland and husband, Milton of Albuquerque, Ellen J. Woodruff and husband, Michael of Edgewood; brother, Robert H. Smith of Vacaville, CA; sister, Margaret E. Mapes of Medford, OR; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; three nephews; and two nieces. Services will be held at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy NE, Monday, November 22, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Sunday, November 21, 1999, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. May he rest in loving peace!
        Published on: Sun November 21, 1999