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Jack Smothers Obituary

Smothers, Jack Richard Passed away May 24, 2019 after a prolonged battle with cancer at the age of 65. Loving father & father-in-law of Daniel (Tanya), Jamie (Steve) Killmade & Jackielyn Smothers; dear grandfather of Megan, Jenna, Ethan, Sophia & Logan; dear brother of Jerry, Sam, Greg, Sandy, Vickie, Angie, Scott & Keith. Jack will be buried in Davao, Philippines.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on May 30, 2019.

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Jim Headrick

May 31, 2019

RIP Friend Jack was a very proud and honorable man. He never failed to ask about my family. This is so sad to say goodbye to such a fun loving good man.

Christmas with the family

Tanya Smothers

May 30, 2019

Tanya Smothers

May 30, 2019

All of us @ Pirrone's!

Tanya Smothers

May 30, 2019

Jamie, Jack & Danny

Tanya Smothers

May 30, 2019

Jamie & Jack

Tanya Smothers

May 30, 2019

Jack & Danny (our wedding day)

Tanya Smothers

May 30, 2019

Tanya Smothers

May 30, 2019

Steve & Terry Henke

May 30, 2019

Danny and Jamie-We will always remember Jack as part of our family! He was always funny and fun to be around. Hold your memories tight in your heart. He will be missed by all. Our deepest condolences to you both and, and to the entire Smothers family <3

Jack & Danny ~ Alton Belle 1999

Tanya Smothers

May 30, 2019

Tanya Smothers

May 30, 2019

Jack's river house

Tanya Smothers

May 30, 2019

Tanya Smothers

May 30, 2019

Jack was a good man and a wonderful father-in-law. He had a great sense of humor, kind heart & love for his family & friends. I was always impressed he remembered to call me every year on my birthday. He was a generous Papa to our kids and never missed the chance to give them gifts for birthdays & Christmas. We will miss you Jack!

Smothers kids (Jack is baby on the left)

Jerry Smothers

May 30, 2019

Jerry Smothers

May 30, 2019

Jack was born in North St. Louis, the 5th child of Curtis & Virginia Smothers. Jack was a lifelong practitioner and believer in the value of hard work. He was a proud 2nd generation Glazier with LU 513 for 25 years. Jack's favorite work, however, was his private tree trimming and removal service. He once joked that his job was the one exception to the saying that "money doesn't grow on trees."

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