John Venson Smith

John Venson Smith obituary, Rainsville, AL

John Venson Smith

John Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel - Rainsville on Dec. 4, 2025.
Mr. John Venson Smith, age 85, of Grove Oak, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 12pm on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow the service in Liberty Cemetery @ Painter. The family will receive friends from 5pm-8pm, on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the funeral home.
**Survivors**
Daughter: Luchana Jones
Son: Vincent (Alicia) Smith
Sisters: Joyce Brown and Lois (Burl) Pledger
Grandchildren: Ashley Jones (Hunter Miller), Kendal Jones, Nathaniel Jones, Marshawn Jones, Blake (Amanda) Smith, Kristin (Devon) Barnes, Amber Smith, Curt (Skylar) Smith
11 Great Grandchildren
**Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife: Patricia Smith; daughters: Dena Smith and Deidra Smith; parents: Oscar & Bessie Smith**
Arrangements Entrusted to W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel
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