Mr. John William Smith
September 18, 1953 - October 30, 2020
Mr. John William Smith, 67, born in Columbus, MS and longtime resident of Florence, MS died Friday, October 30, 2020 surrounded by his family. Mr. Smith was a U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. He retired in 2017 from Kroger after 46 years of service. Mr. Smith had a heart of gold. One of his favorite pastimes was riding the “back roads”. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom Long Smith and Annell Cooper Smith; father-in-law Van Tucker; and brother-in-law, Dave Alan Tucker. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Sharion Tucker Smith; two daughters, Marcie Roberts (Jonathan) and Vanessa Smith; one granddaughter, Tahlia Roberts; five siblings: Tommy Smith (Alice), David Wayne Smith, Patricia Smith Andrews (Steve), Jackie Smith, and Jerry Smith (Margaret); mother-in-law, Sylvia Tucker; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. The family would like to thank Mr. Smith’s Kroger family for all of their love and support as well as a special thanks to his medical team, whose compassionate care did not go unnoticed, especially to Dr. Bobby Wilkerson and Dr. Mark Phillippi. No services are scheduled at this time.
Mr. John William Smith, 67, born in Columbus, MS and longtime resident of Florence, MS died Friday, October 30, 2020 surrounded by his family. Mr. Smith was a U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. He retired in 2017 from Kroger after 46 years of service. Mr.... View Obituary & Service Information
