John Harding Smith, 55, of Deleon, TX, passed away on January 7,2023 surrounded by loved ones in Abilene, TX. John was born in Tucumcari, NM to Roy Richard and Jackie Mae Smith on December 10, 1967.  Memorial services will be held Sunday, January 22,2023 at First Baptist Church, 125 South Houston Street in Deleon, TX 76444 at 2pm. Celebration of life will be held in Tucumcari,NM at a later date.