He lived 80 years of life to the fullest, touched so many hearts as was known by "Coach" or "Big Bear" to all who loved him.
John Russell Smith died this summer. He loved his sports, dancing (with the stars) dining and of course, his passion of "hitting the big one in the lottery."
Friends and family are asked to come together for a celebration of life at 6 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Streamline Tavern at 121 W. Mercer St. Guests are welcome to bring a favorite dish of his and share with his friends some of his beloved pastimes .
Remember John Smith through his years of following Katherine Hepburn's philosophy of "If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun."[[In-content Ad]]
