John D. Smith Obituary
John David Smith, 73, passed away on November 6, 2026 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, MO. John was born on October 18, 1953 in Muncie, Indiana to Robert Everett and Helen Marie (Henning) Smith.
Surviving to cherish the memory of John is his wife Maurya, sister-in-law Amy Parker; and four siblings Karyn Price, Diane Smith (Kenny Criswell), Dan (John McAninch) Smith, and Andrew (Jane) Smith; four nieces and one nephew, Tiffany (Cameron) Anderson, Samantha (Billy) Wellman, Zachary (Heather) Smith, Taylor (Mason Patterson) Smith, and Blair (Rhett) Hiestand; his great nephews and nieces, Brecken Anderson, Zayden Anderson, Calvin Laughlin, Winnie Laughlin, Emmett Anderson, Bo Wellman, Baker Wellman, Pennie Wellman, Raegan Smith, Brooklynn Patterson, Baby Patterson, Maverick Hiestand and Maggie Hiestand. He was preceded in death by his parents.
No funeral services are planned but John was a proud 21 year retired Air Force veteran and will be laid to rest at the Springfield Veterans Cemetery with full military honors.
Memorials may be sent to Habitat for Humanity St. Louis, 3830 S. Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63118.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hedges-Scott-Millard Funeral Homes, 1270 S Business Route 5, Camdenton, MO 65020 (573) 346-2090.
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