Decatur, IL—John Smith, 72, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2026 at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton.

Born March 28, 1954 in Urbana, IL, he was the son of Herman T. and Lois Maxine (Goddard) Smith.

John worked most his life as a truck driver.

Survivors include his dear friend and significant other, Linda Ticknor of Decatur; three sisters, Rosealice Munds of Monticello, IL, Cindy Stevens of Crawfordsville, IN, and Connie Hacker of Thomasboro, IL; and many extended family and friends.

Professional services were entrusted to Paynic Home for Funerals in East Alton, with an online guestbook available at www.paynicfh.com