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John Franklin Smarr, 47, of Salisbury, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center.
He was born February 7, 1978 in Richmond, VA to Richard Allen Smarr, Sr. and the late Paula Sparks Smarr. John worked as a Auto Parts Delivery Driver for O’Reilly Auto Parts. He enjoyed playing video games, spending time with his pets and traveling.
John is survived by his wife, Samantha Lynn Smarr , brothers, Richard Allen Smarr Jr. (Larine), Timothy Eugene Smarr, and Christopher Andrew Smarr; sister, Tina Marie Green (James Robert); nieces, Emily Smarr, Emma Davidson, Evangeline Smarr, Kathryn Green, and Jasmine Green; nephews, Garrett McGlothlin, and Kenneth Green; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Virgil Clayton Ashby and Debbie McFarland Ashby; sister-in-law, Christina Ashby.
The memorial service will be held at Boulevard Chapel 2700 Pennsylvania Ave., Kannapolis, NC 28083 on Saturday, July 19, 2025at 12:00 noon with Rev. Shawn Beaver and Rev. Virgil Ashby, officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Foundation PO Box 628291, Orlando, FL 32862-8291.
The family would like to offer a special thank you to the staff of Novant Health Rowan Medical Center and Novant Hospice.
Carolina Cremation is assisting the Smarr family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Pastor Butch and Fran Clay says
Didn’t know John or Samantha personally, prayed for the healing for John through JESUS, which FATHER GOD’S will was for John not to suffer anymore. Remember the good memories and think how when John once again opens his eyes, he will see JESUS, face-to-face!
Amanda Sarver says
Samantha. We wanted to tell you how very sorry we are for your loss and pray that you find peace knowing that John is with our father and you will be reunited with him one day. I havent met you but I want to wrap my arms around you and give you a great big hug 🥰…
We all are praying for all of you. In this time of loss,
Love always. Ray, Kerry Sparks, Amanda, Cameron Sarver, Mackenzie, Becky, Elijah, Jonah and Malachi McCracken and Joe, Judi, Brennan and Kalea Sparks