Joe Franklin Smithson Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joe Franklin Smithson (Fort Wayne, Indiana), born in Chicago, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on June 7, 2024 at the age of 58. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joe Franklin Smithson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Smithson and Goldie Smithson; his granddaughter Breyonna; his nephews, Matthew and Thomas; and his sisters, Stella Walker (Jack) and Sue Ann Phelps (Deet).
He is survived by: his siblings, Rodney Smithson (Kellie), Ronald Smithson (Bobbie Sue), Rita Paine (Steven), Carolyn Terry and Robin Dell'Aquila; his daughters, Goldi Whitney (Matthew), Robin Smithson and Katheryn Good; his grandchildren, Corbin Christie (Olivia), Skyler Thompson, Avilyn, Franki Whitney, Brianna Snyder, Phoenix and Caliope Reeb; and his great grandchild Draco Thompson.
