John William Smith

Spartanburg, SC- John William Smith, 84, husband of the late Hazel Elm Smith, died Thursday, May 2, 2019. Born May 9, 1934 in Laurens, SC, John was a son of the late Beverly and Minnie Lee Holden Smith. He honorably served his country in the US Navy. John was a supervisor at Jackson Mills and a lifetime member of the Roebuck Masonic Lodge. John is survived by his stepdaughters, Gail Foster (Miller) and Janice McBee (Ronnie); several grandchildren; great grandchildren; and great-great grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a brother, Tommy Smith; sister, Bonnie Wellborn; and stepsons, Buddy and Jerry Edwards. The burial was held privately in Heritage Memorial Gardens. Family wishes to express appreciation to the staff of Valley Falls Terrace for the excellent care and love he received the four months he was there