John Albert Smith

December 1, 1954 - December 13, 2020

John A. Smith, 66, of Stedman, passed away in his home on Sunday, December 13, 2020 with his love of 22 years, Candy Fowler (Ruth) by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Love and Annie May Smith and his brother, Charles (Wayne) Smith. John enjoyed fishing, traveling and spending time with his family, friends, and his beloved pet, Minnie. He is survived by his love, Candy Fowler (Ruth) of the home; sons, James Smith and wife, Kate, and Dewey Smith and wife, Lacosta; brothers, Danny Ray Smith and wife, Kathy, and Larry Smith and wife, Ann; sisters, Cindy Maness and husband, John and Nancy Byrd and husband, Steve; Kelli Brown, Charles Fowler and Donald Ellis whom he considered as extended family; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. There will be a Celebration of Life with family and friends at a later date.