Rev. John Smith ~ Went home with the Lord, on Friday, February 3, 2017, Rev. John Ernest Smith of Listowel and formerly of Haliburton and Chatham, in his 84th year.

Loving husband of Velma (Ghent) Smith of Listowel. Father of Philip and Louise Smith, Keith and Bev Smith, Karen and Ted Parish, and Stephen and Stephanie Smith, all of Haliburton, Miriam Smith and Vera Battista of Ottawa, and Cathy Peters and Mark of Stratford. Loved by his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Brother of Robert Smith of Niagara Falls, and brother-in-law of Joanne Smith of Orton, and Alan and Elizabeth Ghent, Willard Ghent, and Evelyn and Wayne Dowling, all of Mount Forest.

Predeceased by his sons Richard (1977) and Rob (2008), brother Donald, and sisters-in-law Mary Smith and Dale Ghent.

Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church, Listowel, on Friday, February 24th from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 25th at 11:00 a.m. Pastor John Lambshead officiating.

Memorial donations to First Baptist Church, Listowel, or Immanuel Bolivia Mission Project (cheques payable to First Baptist Church) would be appreciated, and may be made through the Eaton Funeral Home, Listowel (519-291-4840).