Joel Amos Smith

Joel Amos Smith obituary, Phoenix, AZ

Joel Amos Smith

Joel Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Best Funeral Services Phoenix on Oct. 11, 2025.

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Joel Amos Smith, 48, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on September 26, 2025.
Joel was born in Beech Grove, Indiana on 6/14/1977.
Beloved son of Damaris Montero of Phoenix, AZ and Michael W. Smith of Indianapolis, Indiana. He is survived by his brother, Sam D. Smith.
Joel graduated from Greenwood High School in Greenwood, Indiana in 1995.
Joel was a faithful member of St Paul Roman Catholic Parish in Phoenix, AZ, Arizona Society of Maria SS Lauretana, and a Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus.
He is a devout Catholic in recovery, loved helping others, and always strengthening his walk with Christ through his Catholic faith. Funeral services will be held at St Paul Roman Catholic Church, October 11, 2025, at 9:00 AM. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joel Amos Smith, please visit our floral store.

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