John S. Smith

John S. Smith

With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of our beloved John S. "Smitty" Smith, of 91 years. He peacefully departed this world from unbeatable pancreatic cancer, in his home surrounded by his loving family leaving behind a void that can never be filled.

Predeceased by Alice Lucille "Hoppie" Smith and their daughter, Dariel S. Windschauer; parents, Arthur and Louise Smith; his three sisters, Patricia Dare, Judith Smith, and Geraldine Reed. We would would be remiss not to mention Daphney, his King Charles Cavalier who was the love of his life.

He leaves behind his daughter, Smitty Dorene Gentry (Steven); his brother, Timothy Smith (Sally); son-in-law, Edwin Windschauer; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

John S. Smith was born in Lansing, Mich. in 1934, moved to Auburn as a child and made it his home. He served our country in the United States Army and lived a life full of purpose and unwavering determination. His daughters were his biggest fans and he was theirs. He was a remarkable entrepreneur of businesses in all facets; throughout his life he created and acquired various businesses which he worked hands on to grow them to the fullest potential with his passion for success. He personally maintained numerous apartments in this area and Florida throughout his life, he truly enjoyed his tenants and enjoyed seeing them even after they moved on. He embraced each challenge with Grace and adversity with unwavering strength throughout his journey, he touched the lives of countless people with his kindness, wisdom and his desire to guide business owners, and our youth to succeed. He had a passion for helping others and was not led by greed. Deo gracias, Latin for Thanks be to God, which was also the name of several of his boats, a life lived by his devotion to the Lord.

His request was to have a private service at Pettigrass Funeral Home surrounded by family, he believed in spending time with friends while he was on earth. In Lieu of flowers, donations to your church earmarked for maintenance or the charity of your choice as a tribute to his memory.