TRANSCRIBED FROM FUNERAL CARD:
Johnnie Smith, 88, formerly of Ft.Myers, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014 in Melrose, Florida. He was born in Pearson, Georgia to Charlie O. and Elizabeth Smith, served our country in the U.S. Army, and was married to his wife, June for over 48 years when she predeceased him in 2003. Johnnie's skills were in masonry and construction which he used in various parts of Lee County. while working with the City of Ft. Myers for many years until he retired. His passion included donating his time and skills by making repairs at local churches, assisting families in need and expecting nothing in return. He will be truly missed. Survivors include his children: Mary Edith (Jessie) Stevens of Keystone Heights, Fl., Robert "Derrell" (Sophia) Smith of Hollister, Fl. and Karla "Kitty" (Dennis) Hunter of Seffner, Fl; 9 grandchildren, 12 g.grandchildren and one g.g.grandchild; Siblings: Bascom (Mary Jo) Smith of Ft. Myers, Fl, Colon (Arleen) Smith of Ga, Pauline Blanchette of Ft. Myers, Fl., and Irene Courson of N.Carolina; and many nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his daughter, Beverly "Missy" Wysocki and brothers: L.D. Smith, Charles Smith and James Smith. Funeral Services will begin at 11 a.m. with Rev. Bascom Smith Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Lee Memorial Park with Military Honors.
FORT MYERS NEWS PRESS:
MARCH 26,2014
Johnnie Smith, 88, of Melrose, Florida formerly of Fort Myers, passed away on Sunday March 23, 2014. He retired from the City of Fort Myers and was predeceased by his wife, June D. Smith in 2003 after 48 years of marriage.
Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday , March 26, 2014 at the Anderson-Patterson Chapel, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers with funeral services being held at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Lee Memorial Park.
PERSONAL TRIBUTE:
Johnnie was a Christian Man who was dearly loved by his family and his many friends. His first wife died when his first child was only 6 weeks old. He remarried and his second wife died when that first child was just 4 years old. The 3rd marriage was to a wonderful Christian woman June, who died in 2003, leaving Johnnie a widower for the 3rd time. He then lost his youngest daughter Missy, to cancer. Through all of the pain in his life, he remained a good man, who was highly respected and admired by all who knew him. Johnnie will always be remembered and loved for the great human being he was.
Written by a friend: Juanita Clark
Johnnie Smith, 88, formerly of Ft.Myers, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014 in Melrose, Florida. He was born in Pearson, Georgia to Charlie O. and Elizabeth Smith, served our country in the U.S. Army, and was married to his wife, June for over 48 years when she predeceased him in 2003. Johnnie's skills were in masonry and construction which he used in various parts of Lee County. while working with the City of Ft. Myers for many years until he retired. His passion included donating his time and skills by making repairs at local churches, assisting families in need and expecting nothing in return. He will be truly missed. Survivors include his children: Mary Edith (Jessie) Stevens of Keystone Heights, Fl., Robert "Derrell" (Sophia) Smith of Hollister, Fl. and Karla "Kitty" (Dennis) Hunter of Seffner, Fl; 9 grandchildren, 12 g.grandchildren and one g.g.grandchild; Siblings: Bascom (Mary Jo) Smith of Ft. Myers, Fl, Colon (Arleen) Smith of Ga, Pauline Blanchette of Ft. Myers, Fl., and Irene Courson of N.Carolina; and many nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his daughter, Beverly "Missy" Wysocki and brothers: L.D. Smith, Charles Smith and James Smith. Funeral Services will begin at 11 a.m. with Rev. Bascom Smith Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Lee Memorial Park with Military Honors.
FORT MYERS NEWS PRESS:
MARCH 26,2014
Johnnie Smith, 88, of Melrose, Florida formerly of Fort Myers, passed away on Sunday March 23, 2014. He retired from the City of Fort Myers and was predeceased by his wife, June D. Smith in 2003 after 48 years of marriage.
Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday , March 26, 2014 at the Anderson-Patterson Chapel, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers with funeral services being held at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Lee Memorial Park.
PERSONAL TRIBUTE:
Johnnie was a Christian Man who was dearly loved by his family and his many friends. His first wife died when his first child was only 6 weeks old. He remarried and his second wife died when that first child was just 4 years old. The 3rd marriage was to a wonderful Christian woman June, who died in 2003, leaving Johnnie a widower for the 3rd time. He then lost his youngest daughter Missy, to cancer. Through all of the pain in his life, he remained a good man, who was highly respected and admired by all who knew him. Johnnie will always be remembered and loved for the great human being he was.
Written by a friend: Juanita Clark
TRANSCRIBED FROM FUNERAL CARD:
Johnnie Smith, 88, formerly of Ft.Myers, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014 in Melrose, Florida. He was born in Pearson, Georgia to Charlie O. and Elizabeth Smith, served our country in the U.S. Army, and was married to his wife, June for over 48 years when she predeceased him in 2003. Johnnie's skills were in masonry and construction which he used in various parts of Lee County. while working with the City of Ft. Myers for many years until he retired. His passion included donating his time and skills by making repairs at local churches, assisting families in need and expecting nothing in return. He will be truly missed. Survivors include his children: Mary Edith (Jessie) Stevens of Keystone Heights, Fl., Robert "Derrell" (Sophia) Smith of Hollister, Fl. and Karla "Kitty" (Dennis) Hunter of Seffner, Fl; 9 grandchildren, 12 g.grandchildren and one g.g.grandchild; Siblings: Bascom (Mary Jo) Smith of Ft. Myers, Fl, Colon (Arleen) Smith of Ga, Pauline Blanchette of Ft. Myers, Fl., and Irene Courson of N.Carolina; and many nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his daughter, Beverly "Missy" Wysocki and brothers: L.D. Smith, Charles Smith and James Smith. Funeral Services will begin at 11 a.m. with Rev. Bascom Smith Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Lee Memorial Park with Military Honors.
FORT MYERS NEWS PRESS:
MARCH 26,2014
Johnnie Smith, 88, of Melrose, Florida formerly of Fort Myers, passed away on Sunday March 23, 2014. He retired from the City of Fort Myers and was predeceased by his wife, June D. Smith in 2003 after 48 years of marriage.
Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday , March 26, 2014 at the Anderson-Patterson Chapel, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers with funeral services being held at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Lee Memorial Park.
PERSONAL TRIBUTE:
Johnnie was a Christian Man who was dearly loved by his family and his many friends. His first wife died when his first child was only 6 weeks old. He remarried and his second wife died when that first child was just 4 years old. The 3rd marriage was to a wonderful Christian woman June, who died in 2003, leaving Johnnie a widower for the 3rd time. He then lost his youngest daughter Missy, to cancer. Through all of the pain in his life, he remained a good man, who was highly respected and admired by all who knew him. Johnnie will always be remembered and loved for the great human being he was.
Written by a friend: Juanita Clark
Johnnie Smith, 88, formerly of Ft.Myers, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014 in Melrose, Florida. He was born in Pearson, Georgia to Charlie O. and Elizabeth Smith, served our country in the U.S. Army, and was married to his wife, June for over 48 years when she predeceased him in 2003. Johnnie's skills were in masonry and construction which he used in various parts of Lee County. while working with the City of Ft. Myers for many years until he retired. His passion included donating his time and skills by making repairs at local churches, assisting families in need and expecting nothing in return. He will be truly missed. Survivors include his children: Mary Edith (Jessie) Stevens of Keystone Heights, Fl., Robert "Derrell" (Sophia) Smith of Hollister, Fl. and Karla "Kitty" (Dennis) Hunter of Seffner, Fl; 9 grandchildren, 12 g.grandchildren and one g.g.grandchild; Siblings: Bascom (Mary Jo) Smith of Ft. Myers, Fl, Colon (Arleen) Smith of Ga, Pauline Blanchette of Ft. Myers, Fl., and Irene Courson of N.Carolina; and many nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his daughter, Beverly "Missy" Wysocki and brothers: L.D. Smith, Charles Smith and James Smith. Funeral Services will begin at 11 a.m. with Rev. Bascom Smith Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Lee Memorial Park with Military Honors.
FORT MYERS NEWS PRESS:
MARCH 26,2014
Johnnie Smith, 88, of Melrose, Florida formerly of Fort Myers, passed away on Sunday March 23, 2014. He retired from the City of Fort Myers and was predeceased by his wife, June D. Smith in 2003 after 48 years of marriage.
Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday , March 26, 2014 at the Anderson-Patterson Chapel, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers with funeral services being held at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Lee Memorial Park.
PERSONAL TRIBUTE:
Johnnie was a Christian Man who was dearly loved by his family and his many friends. His first wife died when his first child was only 6 weeks old. He remarried and his second wife died when that first child was just 4 years old. The 3rd marriage was to a wonderful Christian woman June, who died in 2003, leaving Johnnie a widower for the 3rd time. He then lost his youngest daughter Missy, to cancer. Through all of the pain in his life, he remained a good man, who was highly respected and admired by all who knew him. Johnnie will always be remembered and loved for the great human being he was.
Written by a friend: Juanita Clark
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