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John B. 'Johnny Famous' Smith

John B. “Johnny Famous” Smith, 61, of Huntington, died Saturday, March 10, 2018, at 8:05 p.m. at his residence.

Mr. Smith had worked at Onward Manufacturing for several years.

He was born Dec. 13, 1956, in Ann Arbor, MI, to John L. and Joan M. Grubbe Smith. He married Edna Prasch on Feb. 25, 1978, in South Lyon, MI, and she survives.

Additional survivors include a son, John R. “Buddy” (April Howell) Smith, of Huntington; two daughters, Rachel (Dan) Bobilya, of Fort Wayne and Saundra (Anson White) Smith, of Huntington; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Russ and Betty Prasch of Huntington; and five grandchildren.

A private service for family and friends will take place at a later date.

Memorials are to Huntington Humane Society in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford St., Huntington, IN 46750.

The online guest book can be signed at myersfuneralhomes.com.