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JOHN SMYTHE

JOHN SMYTHE Obituary

John “Phillip” Smythe, 62, from Memphis passed away Jan 20, 2014 at Vanderbilt Hosp after a long battle with heart and health issues. He was a retired vice president of Lithograph Printing Co, former member at Southwind and the Wild Pigs motorcycle club. He was a member, sponsor, officer and actor in AA for over 6 years. He is survived by his wife Karin Smythe, daughter Cassandra Brooke Smythe, son Blake Smythe, stepson Brandon Herron, and brother Danny Smythe also four grandchildren Maria Valentine, McKenzie Smythe, Mickala Walters and Kale Smythe. There are no details for the memorial at this time which will be held in Memphis.

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Jan. 25, 2014.

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Danny Smythe

January 27, 2014

A lifetime of great memories! I'll never forget.

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Karin Smythe

January 25, 2014

You will always be my Caption Phil....lovin you I am forever and always your Karin.....

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