John Henry Smith (Plainview)

Plainview, Texas--John Henry Smith, 88, died Sunday, May 3, 2009 in Plainview. A memorial service will be held at a later date. His body was donated to Texas Tech Health Sciences Center. Local arrangements are under the direction of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview. Mr. Smith was born June 30, 1920 to James David and Lela Jane Smith in Lebonon, Arkansas. He grew up in Arkansas. He served in the US Army during WWII. He married Floy Doris Tarno in June 1945. They moved to Longview, Texas in 1952 where they raised their family. He worked for ITT Marlow Pumps as a Small Engine Pump Mechanic. He loved to fish and hunt. They moved to Plainview in 2004. His wife, Floy, died November 30, 2006. Survivors include three daughters and their husbands: Claire and Ross Wortham of Houston, Doris and Mike Barrett of Edmonson, Linda and John Perez of Plainview, four brothers, three sisters, eight grandchildren: Alan Nash, Kim Edwards, Jon Beasley, Gary Eastwood, Kristin Rogahn, Misty Browning, Toni Barrett and Cody Barrett, nine great grandchildren: Meagan, Tommy, Jon, Jax, Beau, Kris, Zach, Evan and Kason. Online condolences may be made at www.kornerstonefunerals.com.