John William Smith, age 49, of Willard, MO, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2012 in his home. He was born November 13, 1962, in Springfield, MO, to John and Deloris (Wilken) Smith. He was a former member of the Willard Volunteer Fire Department. John was employed by Willard North Elementary School. He enjoyed playing the mandolin and guitar, listening and playing Red Dirt Music, bowling, NASCAR, and working on his hot rod, but most of all, John enjoyed quiet evenings at home with his wife and family.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Deloris J. Smith and maternal grandparents Harold and Blanche Wilken.
He is survived by his Wife, Rhonda J. Smith of the home; three children,Ronica Marie Tollison and husband William of Willard, J.C. Smith and wife Brandi of Willard, and Dillon J. Smith and fiancee Tiffany Myers of Springfield; his father John R. Smith of Willard; two sisters, Mashella Smith of Springfield and Marla Zahner of Willard; five grandchildren, Ariana Smith, Joshua and Billy Tollison, and Dallas and Lillian Smith; and a host family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 20, 2012, from 6-8 p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.