On Monday, April 1st, 2019, JD Smith, loving brother, uncle and father of three children, 7 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren passed away at the age of 91.
JD was born on December 25, 1927 to Coy and Mallie (Claborn) Smith. On January 23, 1946, he married Mary Justeen Lee. They raised two sons, Allan and Steve, and one daughter, Angela.
JD had retired from Chrysler Corporation in 1982 after 33 years of service. JD was a member of the New Castle Church of Christ.
JD was preceded in death by his parents, Coy and Mallie, his wife, Justeen, a brother, Paul and a grandson, Michael.
He is survived by his children, Allan, Steve (Roxann) and Angela, grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister, Shirley Williams, twin brother A.C., brothers, Glenn and Clifford and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 5th at 10 a.m.with Phil Morgan officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery, Knightstown. Visitation will be Thursday, April 4th from 4-8, at the Hinsey-Brown Funeral Services on State Road 3, New Castle, IN. Flowers may be sent to Hinsey-Brown. Condolences and memories of J.D. may be expressed at
www.hinsey-brown.com
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