John Alexander Smith Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of John Alexander Smith of Charleston, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 21, 2024 at the age of 84. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, John Alexander is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that John Alexander's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Zepin and Lucy Anna Smith (Siriani); and his brothers, George and Thomas. He is survived by: his wife Clara Mae Cotterell; his children, Claudia Smith (Tammie) of Rockford, IL, Johnna Smith (Julie) of St. Louis, MO and Robert Smith (Amanda) of Alamo, TN; his grandchildren, Kathryn Smith of Alamo, TN and Caleb Smith (Lydia) of Milwaukee, WI; and his great grandchildren, Lukas, Jaelynn of Logan, C. J. and Winter.
