John T. Smith
1884-1962
John T. Smith was born Sept. 19, 1884 in Obion County, TN.
He as baptized at the age of 14 by John R. Williams.
He comes from a stock of preachers:
Matthew Wilson - great uncle
S. W. Smith - uncle
G. W. Smith - his father
G. Dallas Smith, Robert D. Smith, and Fred D. Smith -
brothers
John T. Smith attended Southwestern Chrsitian College in
Denton, TX when brother A.G. Freed was president.
In 1923, he was chosen to be the song leader for the
Hardeman-Smith, the second great tabernacle meeting in
Nashville, TN.
Gospel Advocate, Dec. 18, 1941, 1206
John T. Smith Passes
Archie L. Waldrum
On Wednesday morning. October 31, 1962 at 9:00 o·clock.
Jobn T. Smith, husband, father, friend and gospel preacher.
died. While yet in love with life and raptured with God's
wonderful nature. he laid down his armor and fell Into that
repose that only the faithful in Christ enjoys. He had
passed on life's highway the stone that marks the highest
point. He fought a good fight, he finished his course, he
kept the faith. This brave and tender man in every storm of
life was oak and rock, but in sunshine he was vine John T.
Smith and flower. He was a rare individual-kind.
considerate, compassionate and understandJng. yet he never
compromised the truth. He climbed the heights and left the
llttle petty things below.
Thousands have rejoiced to hear him proclaim the glad
tidings durIng his fifty-six years' ministry. Countless
others quit sin when they heard this man of God. He added
to the sum of Christian Joy for others. It was my pleasure
to be a co-laborer with Brother Smith in Waco. Texas.
several years
ago. This was an invaluable experience. He was one of the
best friends I have ever had. Now he rests from his labors,
but his good works will follow him.
Gospel Advocate, Nov 22, 1962, 751