John Ross Smith's Obituary
John Ross Smith was born on December 19, 1978 in Killeen, Texas to Michael John and Jeanette Marie Smith and passed away peacefully in his home on May 12, 2017. John lived in many areas, including Killeen, Vancouver, Germany, Olympia, Ft. Lewis and Lakewood. John attended Mann Middle School, Lakes High School and Clover Park Technical College, in which he earned an Automotive Auto Body Certification. John involved in the business club, football, the school store and scouting. He was a jack of all trades, doing work at an emissions testing station, was a masonry laborer, worked on housing construction, cleaning and maintenance as well as did landscaping.
John prayed often and loved Jesus. He knew he was responsible for his actions. He enjoyed making wearable wooden crosses for himself, his daughter Hailey and for his mother, Jeanette. He was loving, imaginative, creative and humorous. He took pride in collecting and repairing toys, collecting and reading comics, designing costumes and playing video games.
John is survived by his loving daughter, Hailey; mother, Jeanette Smith and father, Michael J. Smith.
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