John Andrew Smith was born on July 2, 1953 to the late Gertrude Smith- Toumbs in Omaha, Nebraska.
John was preceded in death by his mother, Gertrude Smith; siblings Glenn Smith and Margret Smith; Grandchildren Antone, JaVonte, and Tywan; great grandchild Kywayne John attended Tech High School in Omaha Nebraska. John’s favorite subject was math. In addition, John loved being on the track team for Tech High School. John accepted Christ at an early age. As a teenager, John loved to garden, fish and spend time with his siblings.
John was a nurturing, selfless, patient, compassionate father to his children, Carmaleda Taylor, Johnetta Stennis (Vernon), John Cooper, Altavese Hall, Jenaime Besley (Kerron) and Johnielle Taylor, with whom he had close relationships and offered unconditional love to.
John was a magnificent man, both inside and out which manifested an outgoing, charismatic person who was full of life. One could always find him offering a lending hand. John enjoyed music, fellowship with family and friends. John was very family oriented and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. In addition to his children John presented himself as a father figure to James Cooper, Robyn Cooper and Alisha Duncan. John was a trusted friend and offered encouragement, wisdom and love to all he came encountered with.
John entered eternal peace on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at the age of 65. John graciously spent his final years teaching his children the value of family. His children could always depend on summer picnic, rather by the lake or in of their yards. In addition to, keeping his daughter’s yards well-manicured. His ever-ending love was spread between 22 grandchildren and 20 great grand kids. John special gift to his children and grandchildren was to bake a cake for their birthday. Surly, his children will miss his grilled (fall off the bone) ribs, potato salad and peach cobbler. Dad, Papa, Pops, Uncle,Chuck, Smitty, Friend or which you may have chosen to call him, he was sure to show his gold tooth.
John is survived by his sister Linda Smith; six children, 22 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and a host of family and friends. We will forever cherish his precious memories.
Visitation: 11:00 to 1:00 P.M. Wednesday December 19, 2018 with the Service following at 1:00 P.M. Roeder Mortuary, 4932 Ames Ave. Omaha, NE.
Private Family Inurnment at a later date.