John L. Smith

Energy- John L. Smith, 86, of Energy, died at 1:45 AM, Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at Herrin Hospital. John was born on July 13, 1915 in Herrin to John R. & Effie (Claxton) Smith. He married Mildred Harrelson on February 18, 1936 in Chicago. She preceded him in death on February 16, 1991. He married Ruth (Maze) Brooks on May 31, 2001 in Herrin. She survives of Energy. Mr. Smith was owner/operator of Smitty's Carpet Cleaners for 36 years prior to his retirement. John was a WWII Army Veteran. He was also a member of the Second Baptist Church of Herrin and Herrin's Prairie Lodge #693 AF&AM. SURVIVORS: Dtr & son in law- Dee & Chuck Boner- Herrin Dtr & son in law- Arla & Nelson Clark- Herrin Son- JD Smith- Johnston City Son & dtr in law- Paul & Penny Smith- Johnston City Stepchildren: Dimple & husband Jim Jeffrey- Herrin Don & wife Debbie Brooks- Overland Park, KS Ron & wife Rose Brooks- Joliet, IL John Brooks- Herrin Twelve Grandchildren Seventeen Great-Grandchildren One Great Great-Grandchild Eight Step Grandchildren Ten Step-Great Grandchildren Sister- Mary Walston- West Frankfort Several nieces & nephews He was preceded in death by his parents & first wife. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 Am, Friday, April 12, 2002 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev.. Brad Harlow will officiate. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Johnston City. The Herrin VFW & American Legion Posts will perform military Rites at the graveside. Visitation will be held from 6-9:00 PM, Thursday, April 11, 2002 at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register please visit hughesfuneralhomes.com or thesouthern.com.