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The service will be graveside. There will be no wake or viewing prior to the service. The service will be held Saturday, September 25th, 2021 at 12 pm at Melwood Cemetery: 5170 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Stone Mountain, GA 30083.
The celebration of life will immediately follow at: 3945 Panthersville Rd;
Ellenwood, GA 30295. We ask that you all share all of you memories of John at the celebration of life. Please feel free to dress casually as both events will be held outside. And in proper John style BBQ will be on the menu.

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John Anthony Smith was born in Atlanta, Georgia on June 1st, 1961 to Ethel Juanita Smith. Raised on 13 acres in the city John had a love for the outdoors and adventure. Boating, fishing, motorcycles, shooting, foreign travel… he was always up for an adventure. He loved his old school trucks, old school music, and his vinyl records He also never met a stranger and because of that he amassed a plethora of friends from …

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Memories & condolences

  • John, thanks for your smiles, laughter, and kindness to the Alexander family.    My sisters adopted  you as their  litt…
  • John, thanks for your smiles, laughter, and kindness to the Alexander family.    My sisters adopted…
  • John, thanks for your smiles, laughter, and kindness to the Alex…

My  prayers and condolences to the family!

Uncle John was My favorite Uncle. I will forever miss him . Growing up he tau…

My  prayers and condolences to the family!

Uncle John was My favorite Uncle. I will forever miss him…

My  prayers and condolences to the family!

Uncle John was My favo…

John  will be well missed. Although we weren’t blood related, our family couldn’t felt any closer than if we were. He w…
John  will be well missed. Although we weren’t blood related, our family couldn’t felt any closer t…
John  will be well missed. Although we weren’t blood related, ou…
JOHN: YOU CALLED A FEW DAYS AGO & ASKED HOW THE KIDS WERE DOING.  WE WILL MISS YOU REST IN PEACE.
JOHN: YOU CALLED A FEW DAYS AGO & ASKED HOW THE KIDS WERE DOING.  WE WILL MISS YOU REST IN PEACE.
JOHN: YOU CALLED A FEW DAYS AGO & ASKED HOW THE KIDS WERE DOING.…

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Born

June 1st, 1961
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Passed away

September 8th, 2021
Covington, GA, USA

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Cause of death

natural causes due to underlying conditions

Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

Melwood Cemetery

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