John Steven Smith

April 20, 1965 - December 18, 2018

John Steven Smith, age 53 of Eagles Mere (formerly Linden PA) died December 18, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna Hospital in Williamsport PA after an extended battle with cancer. He was born April 20, 1965 in Lycoming County. John was the son of George (Skip) Smith Jr of Eagles Mere. and the late Florence B. Smith. John worked at Cargill Meats in Bradford Co, Muncy Homes in Lycoming County, and other Building trades in Sullivan and Lycoming Counties. Some of his hobbies included hunting, listening to loud Rock and Roll Music and road trips. In his younger days John walked many miles, his stride was purposeful and you could recognize it from a distance. When he was younger, John would be found many weekends working on his old vehicles. In later years when he had children, he spent a lot of his time caring for and doing things with his kids. Once they were grown, he greatly enjoyed the arrival of his grandkids; John, Summer Marshal, Maverick, and Vinson Jr. Surviving, in addition to his father, is a daughter Destiny Ice Smith, two sons Thor Smith and Vinson Smith; five grandchildren; three sisters Carolyn B (Edward) Taylor of Hughesville, Margaret A. Blackwell of Montoursville, Jeannine R (Mark) Richlin of Dushore. John is preceded in death by his mother Florence B. Smith and brother George A. Smith III. The family will hold a memorial service Sunday December 30th at 2:00 p.m. at the Eagles Mere Community Church on Laporte Avenue in Eagles Mere PA. All are welcome to attend this day of remembrance.