John Maurice Smith Jr. passed away on August 7, 2026, at the age of 84. Born in Wellington, Texas on September 17, 1941, from parents John Maurice Smith Sr. and Jeanette Smith. John spent his early years on the farm and carried those lessons throughout his life. He graduated high school at Amarillo High in Amarillo, Texas and then joined the National Guard to serve his country. Over the years, he built a life centered on family, faith and work. John loved his family and friends and found so much joy playing guitars and singing gospel and country music with family and friends.

He loved his wife Marilyn and together they traveled all around the country taking in all the sites and as John once said, “Marilyn and I have so much fun going from one adventure to the next”.

He was preceded in death by parents, John Maurice Smith Sr. and Jeanette Smith, daughter Kimmie and son Jody. He is survived by his wife Marilyn Smith, brothers Larry and Gary Smith, sister Kim Smith Yauger, son Jeff and daughter-in-law Lisa Smith, four grandchildren, one great grandchild, nieces and nephews.

All Flowers please be sent to the Memorial Service at “Movement City Church”

- John’s legacy of ‘faith in the lord’ will continue in the lives of all who loved him -