John Smith
John Burton Smith went home to the Lord on November 19, 2006 at the age
of 59. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Patricia Gail Smith, his
three beautiful daughters; Debra (and Garrett) Rice, Patricia (and Fernando DeLeon), Suzanne (and Michael) Margo, grandson Grant Alan
Rice, Aunt Rose Burton, cousins; Jay Burton and Meri
Alexander and their families, mother-in-law Maude Schmitt, sister-in-law Judy
Schmitt, neice Shannon Schmitt and other family
members.
John has created a lifetime of loving memories for his family as a
caring and patient husband and devoted provider to his three daughters. To his
grandson, Papaw will always be the most amazing person in the world. John was
an avid science and nature lover, regarded by his family and friends as a man
with a contagious sense of humor. He taught Earth and Physical Science for 26
years at Lackland ISD and 9 years at SAISD, retiring
in 2005 from
He received his undergraduate
degree in Biology from
SERVICES Visitation will be held on Tuesday,
November 21, 2006 from 3:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels
South. The Funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at
1:00 P.M. at the funeral home with interment to follow at