John Smith

Obituary of John Smith

LEXINGTON - Sgt. Maj. John F. Smith, U.S. Army (Ret.), born June 4, 1931, in Philadelphia, PA, went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2010, at his home in Lexington, SC, at 11:27 a.m. He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of almost 60 years, Gladys Lorick Smith, and sons, John Alan of Gaston, Joseph Michael of Navarre, FL, and David Earl Smith of West Columbia, also a sister, Ida Bennett, several half brothers, seven grandchildren, Mark, Amanda, Joseph, Cody, Stefanie, Ian and Tabatha, five great-grandchildren, and a host of other loving relatives and friends.He was a Soldier, Husband, Father, Papa and friend. A Strong but quiet man who will surely be missed by family and friends, but never forgotten.A private graveside service will be held at a later date, conducted by Chaplain Chuck Byrd. He has been a constant source of spiritual and physical strength for the family through these trying times. Memorials may be made to Hospice of South Carolina, 2712 Middleburg Drive, Columbia, SC 29204. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Thursday evening at Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia.Our warmest thanks to Dr. Coreman, Dr. Elton, Dr. Mattei, Donna Teets, Cindy Flanigan, Cyndi Leagean, Meva Phills and Wendy Starks.Family and friends may sign online guest book at www.thompsonsfuneral.com.
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