John Joseph Smith, 74, passed away on May 29, 2017 at OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville, MS. He was a retired vice president at Garan Manufacturing and a veteran. He was an avid golfer at Starkville Country Club and a member of the gun club.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Smith and Margaret Alhofen Smith; son, John Stephen Smith; and a sister, Arlene Soka.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Bobal Smith; daughter, Cammie Morrow and husband Chad of Bartlett, TN; son, Tymm Smith and his wife Katie of Virginia Beach, VA; and eight grandchildren.

There are no services planned at this time.