Johnnie Smith

In loving memory of Johnnie Lee Smith. Johnnie was called home on February 2, 2026, in Junction City, Kansas at the age of 75. He was born on January 3rd,1951 in Muscogee, Oklahoma He was born to Silas Smith Jr. and Wiilie Mae Smith. After a courageous four-year battle with cancer, God called him home. Johnnie was a member of Second Missionary Baptist Church. He honorably served in the United States Army from February 1974 to February 1987. Following his military service, he worked for the city of Manhattan as a mechanic and maintenance for many years. Johnnie was known for his strong work ethic and determination, if he didn't know how to do something he would figure it out. He believed in hard work respect, and standing your ground. He was a man who would do anything for someone he cared about, he didn't tolerate disrespect and would make that known quickly, but his heart was big, and his love real.

Johnnie loved fishing, dancing, hunting, playing dominoes,
and cards and sharing stories. Above all, he loved his family and believed family came before anything else. He enjoyed having a good time and living life to the fullest!

Johnnie was preceded in death by his wife, Tina Hatcher, His father and mother, Silas and Wilie Mae Smith; Grandson: Patrick Watkins, Sisters, Brenda Smith Stewart, Lillie Smith: Brothers: Silas Smith the lll, Howard Smith, and Russell Smith: Nephews: Kevin Jones, Michael Smith: Great Niece, Linda Lou

Those who he leaves to cherish his memories:
Daughter-Neshawn Smith; Granddaughter; Ashley Smith; Brothers; Harold Smit h, Junction City, Ks; Richard Smith and Michael Smith (Zanetta), Manhattan, Ks; Sisters; Ardette Phillips, Hesperia California, Linda Murphy, Junction, City, Ks. Debra Bevier, Junction City, Ks. and a host of nieces and nephews.
From his daughter:
" I love you. I will miss you deeply. You told me you wouldn't leave me until you knew I was okay and could stand on my own two feet. Pops, I can stand on my own two feet now. You fought a good fight; your fight is over. Rest-no more pain. I promise I will celebrate your life. I Love You.

The Smith family would like to thank all who called, texted and supported our family. We would also like to thank Peaceful Rest Funeral Home for the kind and compassionate and professional care given to us.

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including any available live streams: https://my.gather.app/remember/johnnie-smith-2026