JOHN HORACE SMITH

John Horace Smith, beloved son, husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019.

John was born on Jan. 22, 1940, and was proud to be a dairy farmer.

He served in the U.S. Air Force as a fireman from 1959 until 1964.

John was preceded in death by his parents: Charles E. and Harriet E. (Burton) Pyle; his siblings: Betty, Jimmy and Billy; and his son John Clinton.

He is survived by his wife, Juanita (McCreary) Smith; his children: David, Terry and Melanie (Smith) Rutledge; and grandchildren: Helen, Cady, Jimmy and Keegan.

A private gathering will be held at the family’s home in rural Williamsburg.