John "Jack" Joseph Smith, Ill's Obituary
John "Jack" Joseph Smith, Ill, 77, of High Springs, FL passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025. He was born January 7, 1948, in Brooklyn, NY to John Joseph and Dorothy Knecht Smith.
Following high school, Jack served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam war where he was decorated with the National Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, and the Vietnam Service Medal. He worked most of his life as an Auto Body Repairman. Jack met and married the love of his life, Sue, and they were inseparable from the beginning. Together they raised two daughters of whom they were very proud. All who knew and loved him will miss his presence in their lives.
Jack is survived by his wife Sue, daughters Cheryl (Jeff) Davies and Lynda (Richard) Kirkland, grandchildren, Stephanie Davies and Jessie Klaren. Great-grandchildren include Kamya Sanders Davies; and Taylor, Tristan, Harley, Haden, and Jesse James Klaren.
A Memorial Service with military honors will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 2:00PM at Williams-Thomas Westarea Funeral Home 823 NW 143rd St. Newberry, FL with The Rev. Dr. Don McGarity officiating.
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