John Smart

John K. Smart, 86, of Chillicothe, passed away at 11:35 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in the Vineyards of Concord, Frankfort. He was born on Thursday, November 24, 1938 in Ross County, a son of the late Roy A. and Helen L. Kerns Smart. John was married to the former Virginia Glandon on March 8, 1965 and she preceded him in death on January 29, 2007.

He is survived by their daughter, Evie Snyder of Chillicothe, his longtime companion, Nancy Light and her family who John loved as his own, six grandchildren: Julienne Branham, Taite Ackley, Layton Ackley, Bryan Smart, Kariann Smart and Waylon Smart, ten great - grandchildren, one sister; Betty Morgan of Frankfort, two brothers; Harold Joe Smart of Chillicothe and George (Kathleen) Smart of Marysville. His special K-9 companion and friend, Annie, will miss John as well. John was preceded in death by his son, John S. Smart on July 21, 2015.

John was a 1958 graduate of Frankfort High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He worked in military communications for several years and then worked with the Central Intelligence Agency. John was a HAM Radio operator under the letters K8GHL. He was a member of the American Legion Post 62, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and AMVETS Post 4. John loved to spend time fishing and always looked forward to each spring so he could enjoy his time in the woods hunting mushrooms.

Relatives and friends are invited to a military graveside service on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at the Twin Township Cemetery, Bourneville. In keeping with John's wishes, no public calling hours will be held. The EBRIGHT FUNERAL HOME, Frankfort is serving the family. Those who want to share a memory of John and sign his online register may do so at http://www.ebrightfuneralhome.com.