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John Smith Obituary

Smith, John W. John Smith, devoted husband and father, passed away September 2, 2013 at the age of 86. Raised in Amarillo, Texas where he met the love of his life, Frances Sanders, he enlisted in the Navy during World War II, graduated from the University of Texas and worked as a Regional Sales Manager for Rexnord before retiring to his long held practice of making neighborhood repairs. He was preceded in death by his parents, John E. and Mabel Smith; his wife of 62 years, Frances; and his brother Alan Smith. He is survived by his son, John L. Smith and wife Twyala of Dallas; daughters Janet Foley and husband Joe of Uvalde, TX and Teal Smith-Pitkin and husband Barry of Alexandria, VA; grandsons Harper Foley, Scott Pitkin and Chasen Pitkin; and many neighbors and friends. A visitation from 10:30 a.m. to noon September 12 at the North Dallas Funeral Home will be immediately followed by an escorted procession to the DFW National Cemetery for a brief graveside service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Presbyterian Children's Homes & Services, 4407 Bee Cave Road, Suite 520, Austin, TX 78746-6496.

Published by Dallas Morning News on Sep. 11, 2013.
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Our neighborhood "Mayor" was such a terrific guy! Those neighborhood get togethers were so special. Always there to help fix things around the house, share a memory for my son Josh's report on WWII, enjoy the meals that we made for him. Always grateful. A kinder man we have never known. YOU and FRANCIS will always be thought of with love.

Rand and Bev Cuevas

September 5, 2021

John was a sales engineer and I was in Government contracting at Texas Instruments prior to his retirement. We had those days to remember.

Bill Buffington

September 12, 2013

He was the Mayor of Coral Gables and Mr.Fixit. He always used to say he could fix anything but a broken heart. He and Francis were so wonderful and loving. My hubby and I had the pleasure of sharing our meals with both of them many nights. It was a blessing to us to show them how much we loved them.

Ran & Bev Cuevas

September 11, 2013

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