James Raymond Goldsmith Sr.

He was the son of Ward and Henrietta Goldsmith and attended Waterford High school, along with one year at Penn State. He joined the Marine Corps during the Korean conflict and became the map keeper for the famous General Chesty Puller.

Jim later became a pattern Maker for Peres Pattern Co in Erie, Pa. Farming was always in his blood, not long after fulfilling his commitment to the USMC Jim resumed farming. Whether it was raising 100 plus ducks, dairy cows, or beef he had a strong commitment to farming, while he raised pigs to show at the fair Black Angus were his favorite breed and he showed displayed them at the Waterford Free Fair every year. He was always a busy man, with a strong work ethic, spending countless hours through the years volunteering. As a young man Jim was a Volunteer Fireman with Stancliff Hose Fire Department for 20 plus years and served a term as Fire Chief for the department. He was active in the local 4H serving as a volunteer in the club and served as its leader for a term. Later on in life Jim volunteered at Treasure Coast Baptist Church where he was a Deacon, a key person during the construction of the church building, and then after its competition was instrumental in keeping the physical site in tip top shape. Jim enjoyed making jewelry and even taught some classes on it at Indian River Community College in Ft Pierce, Fl.

Jim was also an avid sportsman, you could count on Jim to be either in the woods or on the water when various hunting and fishing seasons opened, and he did that with the same excitement and enthusiasm as he entered into every other adventure.

Jim is survived by his wife of 65 years Margaret H. Goldsmith and two Sisters: Joanne Silverman and her husband Lou Silverman from Zephyrhills, Florida, Bernie Herbstrit and her husband Tom Herbstrit from East Springfield, Pennsylvania. Two children: Son, James R. Goldsmith Jr and his wife Tanya Goldsmith from Vero Beach, Fl., and Daughter Susan E. George and her husband Charles George from Pittsburgh, Pa. Jim has 6 surviving grandchildren Jackie Young and her husband Justin Young of Fellsmere, FL, Seth Goldsmith and his wife Christa Goldsmith of Fellsmere, FL, Nathan Goldsmith and his wife Jeni from Huntsville, Al., Jacob George and his wife Taylor George of Pittsburgh, Pa, Lydia George of Pittsburgh, Pa, and Isaac George of Pittsburgh, Pa. Jim is also survived by 11 Great Grandchildren: Ethan Smith, Justin and Nolan Young, Seth Jr, Barbra, Kyle, Samantha, and Mason Goldsmith, Fiona, Vivian, and Alice Goldsmith.

A memorial will be held on Saturday February 23, 2019 at 11:00 am at Grace Emmanuel Church located at 707 Kitterman Rd Port St Lucie, Fl 34952. Friends and family welcome.