John Anton Smith

John Anton Smith obituary, Lynn Haven, FL

John Anton Smith

John Smith Obituary

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Mr. John Anton Smith, age 88, of Lynn Haven, Fl, passed away on January 26, 2026. He was born on January 21, 1938 in Louisville, KY. John was a graduate of Flaget High School in Louisville, KY and Murray State University in Murray, KY. His enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching sunsets over the bay. He was an avid reader and a licensed pilot. Mr. Smith served in the United States Army. His accomplishments were a BS, MBA, CPA, CFP and Kentucky Colonel.

He was preceded in death by his parents and ten siblings. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Nancy Farley Smith; daughters, Karen Smith Hall and Kimberly Diane Smith; son, Philip (Judy) Smith; grandchildren, Lucas Smith and Conner (Amber) Smith.

Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home is entrusted with his cremation services.
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