John Smith

John Henry Smith, 85, of Harrisburg, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, December 12, 2021.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Hartsell Funeral Home of Harrisburg. The funeral service will be on Friday, December 17, 2021, at 1:00 pm at Harrisburg Baptist Church in Harrisburg, officiated by Rev. Jimmie Bartley.  Burial will follow at Harrisburg Baptist Church Cemetery.

John loved spending time with his family and working on his classic Fords.  He also enjoyed fishing and vacationing with family.

John was born August 31, 1936 in Cabarrus County to the late Hugh Smith and the late Ollie Blackwelder Smith.  He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Hazel Smith.

Survivors include son, Brian Henry (Pam) Smith; daughter, Leah Sue (David) Bridgewater; daughter, Karen Kay Brister; grandchildren, Heather (Kelsey) Bridgewater Clark, Allyn (Tom) Molloy, Erin (Ryan) Nelson, Jordan Brister, Justin Brister, Brittany (Kevin) Brindle, and Daniel Smith; great-grandchildren, Bowen and Violet Molloy, and Hunter Bridgewater Clark; and brother, Billy Ray (Elsie) Smith.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Harrisburg is serving the Smith family.