James Brooks Smith, 87, died June 25, 2010, at the Indian River Medical Center.
He was born in South Hill, Va., and lived in Vero Beach for three years, coming from Weston, Conn.
He served in the Navy. Before retiring, he was an engineer for Exxon Mobil. He was a member of the Grand Harbor Country Club; the Aspetuck Valley Country Club, Weston, Conn.; and Christ by the Sea United Methodist Church, Vero Beach.
Survivors include his sons, James W. Smith of Weston, Conn., and John B. Smith of Centennial, Colo.; daughter, Linda S. Merrell of Lowville, N.Y.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Smith.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Indian River Medical Center Foundation, 1000 36th St., Vero Beach, FL 32960.
A guestbook is available at seawindsfh.com/obit.php.