John Bradley Smith was born on July 11, 1970 to Charles and Lois Smith in Harvey, Illinois. John was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Salvage-Smith. He was a graduate of O.U. College. He met and married Esmeralda Rodriguez on September 9, 1999, no children born to the union. John had many hobbies he enjoyed; playing golf, sports, professional car racing, and fishing. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife, Esmeralda Smith of the home. His father, Charles Smith, two sisters; Tamara and Kimberly. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. To My Family: I'm Free Don't grieve for me for now I'm free-I'm following the path GOD laid for me. I took HIS hand when I heard HIM call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day-To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks undone must stay that way, I found that place, at the close of day. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief-Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, GOD wanted me now, HE has set me free.