Smith, John J.

...was pronounced dead on arrival Sunday morning at Miami Baptist hospital after becoming ill at his home...Born in Wagoner Oklahoma, Mr. Smith had lived in Ottawa county most of his life. A farmer and stockman, he also had worked for the Corbus Spring company for 20 years before retiring, He was a former miner. He was a Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Smith, of the home; two sons, Jim Smith, Tulsa Oklahoma and Dick Smith, Broken Arrow Oklahoma; two brothers, Hershal Smith, Miami Rt. 2, and Harley Smith, Commerce; three sisters, Ms. Neva Richmond, Miami, Mrs. Vivian Jameson, Miami Rt. 3; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

...additional survivors include a sister, Mrs. June Wyrick, Fairland.