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John Smith Obituary
1928 - 2020
John G. Smith, age 92, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Paramount senior living center. He is survived by his grandsons, Clay (Laurin) Orr and Jake (Liana) Orr. Cherished family members, Robin, (Mike) Brady, Christy Terry, Craig (Connie) Martin, Randy ( Pat) Martin, Jacob (Lynne) Ingram; and many wonderful nieces; nephews; 15 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren; and a lifetime of friends. John is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 46 years Bonnie Jean, daughter Kim Orr, parents Samuel A. Smith and Helen Smith-Looney, sister Jan, brother Richard, daughter Paula and granddaughter Tonya. John graduated from Central High School and went directly into the Navy serving 5 years. After leaving the Navy, John joined the Columbus Police Dept. and retired in 1981 after 30 years of dedicated service. After retirement John enjoyed working security at Gold Circle Distribution and State of Ohio Taxation. Later, he would work at the boat gas docks during the summer at Lake Erie, just for fun! John enjoyed boating with Bonnie and his family at Lake Erie in the summers and spending winter months with Kim, Clay and his grandsons. Because of the current health situation there will be a private service and burial. Visit www.schoedinger.com to send online condolences to the family.
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March 24, 2020
I worked with John (JG) in the Short North. He was great guy. He will be missed.
Don Hochuli
Mike Karn
March 24, 2020
John was my Coach when I joined the department in 1967. He taught me a lot in his quiet mild-mannered way. I will always be grateful for mentoring me. God Bless Him and his Family.
Suzi Zelinski
March 24, 2020
The Smith Family, I was really sad to hear about John's passing.He was such a nice man and we all had some treasured moments here at Paramount.My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.John was a pleasure to know.Suzi Zelinski receptionist
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