Connie Pruitt
Over 30 years ago I was blessed to meet John when I visited a church in Smithfield with my toddler daughter. We became very close friends. This obituary says so much about who I remember John to be. He was the kindest person. A wonderful listener. An all around special man. He did he best to face his battles face on, as difficult as they were. But there was this side of him that he managed to find and make my little girl giggle & smile when he'd twirl her in the air. He'd keep her attention reading her Bible stories. Now that little girl has five little ones of her own. Tara, (& the rest of the family that I didn't get the chance to meet), my thoughts & prayers are with all of you. John was truly special to Courtney & I. I'll always be grateful for the memories I have. I am grateful that our Heavenly Father has restored John's physical & mental health. He is whole praise God.