John Woodrow Harris Smith

February 11, 1939 - October 1, 2021

John Woodrow Harris Smith of Mount Holly passed away peacefully on Friday, October 1, 2021 at his home. He was 82. Born in Taylor, PA, the son of the late George and Jeannette Smith, John was a graduate of Girard College in 1956, earned his bachelors from Penn State and his Master’s of Science from University of Scranton. He taught 4th, 5th, and 6th grade at the Springfield Township School in Jobstown for 41 years. John loved teaching and interacting with the children and his fellow teachers. He truly had a gift for connecting with others and creating good conversation. He was a member of Acacia Lodge and Keystone Consistory for over 50 years. After his retirement, he was a volunteer at the Masonic Village for 15 years and also worked the Polls. John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara; 2 daughters: Amy Blandin Smith and Cynda Cooper Tamase & her husband Douglas Tamase. 2 grandchildren: Cooper John and Kyle Anthony Tamase. John was predeceased in death by his brother Walter Harris Smith. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 16 at 11:00am at the First Presbyterian Church, 125 Garden St., Mount Holly. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday from 10am-11am at the Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Samaritan Life Enhancing Care, 3906 Church Rd., Mount Laurel, NJ 08054, Shriners Hospital for Children, Attn: Processing Center, PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394 with a memo notation SHC – Philadelphia, or the Food Bank of SJ, 1501 John Tipton Blvd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110