J C Smith, age 77, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018. He was a member of the United States Army. J C had a career as an electrician and worked for Ford Motor Company. J C enjoyed collecting guns and building street-rods. He had a passion for cooking. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emzy and Pearlie Smith. He is survived by his loving wife, Lucille Smith; son, Anthony Smith; daughter, Amanda Steavens; six grandchildren, Kristopher Steavens, Anthony Steavens, Greg Steavens, Bryan Davis, Ashley Ervin and Lexie Smith, Kaila and Kolton Evans; two sisters, JoAnne (Ronald) Charles and Irene Smith and two nieces; step daughter; Diane and husband Jesse Sepulveda, step son; Denver and wife Brandi Evans. Family will receive friends, Monday October 1, 2018, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Hwy. Online condolences may be made at www.berryfuneralhome.com