John A. Smith, 77, of Burlington, passed away at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, May 7, 2018 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Born October 2, 1940 in Henry County, Iowa, he was the son of Iliff and Ella Mae (Watson) Smith. He married Linda L. Barton on October 18, 1964 in Salem, Iowa. She preceded him in death on February 22, 2015.
John graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1963. He achieved the rank of IC3 while serving in the United States Navy during the Cuban Blockade. He was employed at Schulz & Birch Biscuit Co., Whitehouse Dairy and most recently Champion Spark Plug, where he worked in production and maintenance for 38 years before retiring in 2004. He was a member of the Oak Street Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time at the New London Country Club, camping, fishing, hunting, sightseeing, birdwatching, and playing board games with the grandkids.
Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Christianson of Waukon, IA and Debra (Andy Dunn) Roller of Oquawka, IL; four grandchildren, Angelica (James) Knutson, Alysha Roller, Jordon Roller and Tyler Christianson; one brother, Raymond (LeNell) Smith of Gillette, WY; nieces and nephews.
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