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John Alex Smith

Summerville, South Carolina

Aug 1, 1947 – Jul 1, 2025 (Age 77)

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BORN
August 1, 1947
DIED
July 1, 2025
AGE
77
LOCATION
Summerville, South Carolina

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Seventy-seven years ago, on August 1, 1947, John Alex Smith was born in the town of St. George, South Carolina, to the late Mr. Alfred and Mrs. Ada Joyner-Smith. Affectionately known as "Big John" to friends and "Mean John" to the many young athletes he mentored and coached. John lived a life...

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To those who loved John Alex Smith and are left to grieve his loss, my sincere condolences. I did not know John as an adult. However, from the gallery of shared photographs, it seems he enjoyed a full and happy life. Those are absolutely the best outcomes one could have from our time on this earth. John, Big John, was my schoolmate. I remember him as a friend and a good guy. At Alston High School cafeteria dances, john was my favorite dance partner. A teenage girl could not have dreamed of...

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Our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with John´s family during this very difficult time. We will all miss him; family, classmates and friends. May God Bless and strengthen you as you grieve.. Margaret Simmons (Washington)