James J. Smulligan, 54 of Coopersburg formerly of New Ringgold died Friday October 17, 2008 in the Lehigh Valley Hospice Inpatient Unit, Allentown. He was the husband of Kathleen S. (Linke) Smulligan. Born in Key West, FL he was the son of Elizabeth (Brezinski) Smulligan of New Ringgold and the late Joseph Smulligan. James was a diesel mechanic, Performance Transmission sales rep and a self employed commercial truck driver. He was also a well known NHRA Division 1 super gas drag racer and owner operator winning many races and awards including Division 1 National Champ. In addition to his wife and mother he is survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins and a puppy Indy. He was predeceased by his pet Shiba Inu, Digger. Memorial services will be held 4:00 p.m. on Thursday October 23, 2008 at the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com): 821 W. Broad St., Quakertown PA 18951. Call on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to Animals in Distress P.O. Box 609, Coopersburg PA 19036 or to DRAW c/o Joan Gwynn: 3221 Rosewood Ct., Davie FL 33328. Service Information A service summary is not available
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