John Smith, son of the late Thomas H. and Faye Harris Smith, was born in Dexter on April 25, 1950, and died at the Golden Living Center in Dexter on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, at the age of 56.

He had lived in Dexter and St. Louis all his life.

Surviving are one brother, James D. Smith of Dexter; and one sister, Cathy Hebblethwaite of Illinois.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas and Robbin Smith.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter is in charge of arrangements.