John E. Smathers

Wow...time never stands still. Here we are again. Still miss you bad my brother. But I cherish the wonderful memories of a dear and good friend. Pray for us down here!!! We sure can use those prayers. ~I love you, man!!!

Well, been a long time since you left for your heavenly home, John (2006). Still fighting the good fight here for what is right and true. Especially these-days (2023). I still hold fast to you saying to me on many an occasion---"Billy" "patience, persists and perseverance". "The three P's" So I get up everyday and persevere my dear friend. ~Love you and miss you my brother.

John, Not a day goes by that your not on my mind or still in my heart and memories. You instilled in me so much; You were an honest man, an absolute perfect human being and soul. I am forever grateful we crossed paths in life and still hold on to all of the goodness of you so close, not forgetting ever the hard-headed person you were as you would always describe about yourself and your father that you were and also the values, which so many we shared and 22 years later; I still cherish all...

I love you my dear friend, John. The years do not make it easier. Miss you terribly here. Pass along some strong prayers to our Lord for me & mine. Okay?

Missing you so much still think of you often I still to this day have kept our promise

I echo the sentiment of Jennifer M. Spero's message. ---REALLY MISS YOU JOHN!! Think about you loads. Especially, your saying to me on many occasions "Billy" "patience, persists and perseverance". We persevere my dear friend.

When a man really determines who his true friends are in life your passing John is even more of a loss. Thinking about you this morning. Miss talking to you bad!! Pray to the Lord our God for me my brother. ~Billy Rogers