James L. "Mouse" Smallwood, 81, of Oldenburg, IN, passed away November 24, 2020 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville.
James was born in Hamilton, OH on July 20, 1939, a son of the late Cora (Smith) and Shelby Smallwood.
He married Esther M. (Griffin) Smallwood. On Aug 21, 1971 in Laurel, IN. He worked at Rom-Weber in Batesville from 1968-1980 . He loved to hunt mushrooms.
James is survived by his wife Esther of Oldenburg; three sisters, Flossie Jarrett, of Oldenburg,; Janet Littleton, of Olive Hill, KY and Kathy (Daniel) Roberts, of Oldenburg; one sister -in - law, Vickie Smallwood of Laurel also survives. Several nieces & nephews will also miss him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Rufus and Ernie Smallwood.
A Celebration of Life Service will be 1:00 PM Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 at Todd Funeral Centre & Crematory in Rushville with Pastor Rob Edwards officiating. Friends may call from 11 AM until the time of the service. He will be buried at Stipps Hill Cemetery in Laurel.
Memorials may be made to the Batesville Food Pantry. Please light a candle and share a memory or condolence with the family online at www.ToddFuneralHome.com
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