John W. Smith, 80, formerly of Stafford County, died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in Lauderdale Lakes, Fla., after a brief illness.
He had retired from the U.S. Air Force.
He is survived by his sister, Rosemary Smith; niece Tammy Smith; greatnephew Randy Jackson Jr.; and great-niece Miranda Jackson.
There will be a memorial service at a later date, and he will be buried in Historyland Memorial Park.