Obituary of John Howard Smith

John Howard Smith, age 84, of Moore Haven, passed away January 28, 2016 in Clewiston. He was born Sep. 25, 1931 in Giles County, TN, to the late Leonard L and the late Lena Mae (Wise) Smith. Mr. Smith married Margaret L. Roberts. He was a member of Baldwin Heights Baptist Church of Cullman, Alabama and First Baptist Church of Moore Haven, Florida. He enjoyed fishing, meeting people while he sold his fruits and vegetables in Moore Haven and riding his motorcycle. Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years: Margaret L. Smith, two sons: John Smith, Jr, Kenneth Smith and five daughters: Wanda McEarchen, Linda K Crisp, Deborah E. Plemmons, Virginia Williams, Judith L. Titus, two brothers: Fred Smith, James Smith and two sisters: Gladys Matthews, Mary Virginia Roberts; twenty-seven grandchildren and thirty-three great grandchildren. Plus many friends and extended family in both Florida and Alabama. Memorial services will be held Friday, February 5, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Baldwin Heights Baptist Church, Cullman, Alabama and another memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Moore Haven, on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 with Pastor Sherrill Tillery officiating. Cremation arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston.