Mr. John L. (Jack) Smith
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Mr. John L. (Jack) Smith

  • February 6, 1927 - October 7, 2011
  • Hobe Sound, Florida
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“Over the past few weeks, I have heard my dad described as an amazing person, someone who never spoke a harsh word, a kind, considerate, caring,...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: April Dye - Hobe Sound, FL

“Margaret & family, A friend for 56 years. How we will miss that smile. We feel so blessed to have had Jack as our friend. Barb & Ken Koppes,...Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Barb Koppes - Wadsworth, OH

“I remember that smile when I was a little girl and no better way to remember Uncle Jack. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends who...Read More » ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Valerie Guest - Dallas, GA

“I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I have so many fond childhood memories with him and your family that I will forever cherish. That smile...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Randy Flick - Akron, OH - friend

“Thinking of you and sending our sympathy. Jack was a very special person. ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Ron and Janet Stamper - Cumming, GA

“April, Ken, and family, wish I could have been at the service with all of you, but you were in my thoughts and prayers. Say hello to your mom for me...Read More » ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Joseph Messner - Wooster, OH

“To my "second dad". You lived what you spoke. Your door was always open and your smile was always welcoming. My life is richer for having known you....Read More » ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Jon, Jackie, Andrew and Alexa Shamber - FL


John L. (Jack) Smith, 84, finished his earthly journey October 7th when he passed on to his eternal home to forever be with the Lord.
He was born in Akron, Ohio and was a World War II veteran having served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Bairoko Bay. Upon returning home, he entered meat cutting school and was a meat cutter and manager in the Akron area until retiring from the Fred Albrecht Grocery Company, Acme #6, in 1989. He was also active in his church circles and was loved by all who knew him, especially his family. His devotion to his Lord and Christian principles were reflected in his daily living and to those with whom he came in contact. This endeared him to many young couples who wanted to emulate his example in their lives. Many were counted as "adoptive kids". After living in Barberton, Ohio for over 50 years, he came to Florida and has resided in Hobe Sound for 12 years.
He leaves his wife, Margaret, of 62 years, son Michael (Becky) Smith, North Canton, Ohio; daughter April (Paul) Dye of Hobe Sound, and son Kenneth Smith of Hobe Sound. Six grandchildren and three great-grandsons will miss him greatly. A sister, Helen (Ray) Marris, Norton, Ohio; brother Thomas (Joyce) Smith, Copperas Cove, Texas, sister-in-law, Katherine Holvey, Wadsworth, Ohio and many nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law who will feel the empty void in his passing. Parents, Carl and Helen Smith and brother, Donald Holvey preceded him in death.
Calling hours are at the Hobe Sound Bible Church 2PM to 5PM, October 9, 2011 and 9:30AM to 10:30AM, October 10, 2011 with services at 10:30AM, October 10, 2011 at the church with Reverend Rodney Loper officiating. Burial will be 10:30AM, October 11, 2011 at the South Florida National Cemetery with military honors by the US Navy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice.
Arrangements will be under the direction of Forest Hills Young & Prill Chapel. Guest registry may be signed at www.youngandprill.com.