John D. "Dallas" Smith Jr.

John D. "Dallas" Smith Jr. obituary, Jacksonville, FL

John D. "Dallas" Smith Jr.

John Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Peeples Family Funeral Homes on Jan. 17, 2026.
John "Dallas" Smith, Jr., 60, of Jacksonville, Florida, unexpectedly passed away on December 29, 2025.

Dallas was born on June 2, 1965, in Jacksonville, Florida. He lived a life marked by creativity, curiosity, and wonder. He was a successful estimator in the construction industry. He had a lifelong love and passion for magic and was a talented magician who delighted in bringing amazement and smiles to those around him. Whether performing tricks or simply sharing his passion, Dallas had a gift for making the ordinary feel extraordinary. He loved fishing, boating, walking on the beach and traveling.

Dallas is survived by his only daughter, Loryn Smith, parents, J. Dallas and Brenda Smith, One Sister, Jodi (David) Goodson, niece Rachael (David) Senokossoff, nephew David (Regan) Goodson and many other family members who dearly loved him.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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