John T. “J.T.” Smith
John T. “J.T.” Smith age 54, of Quincy died on Friday, October 3, 2025, at his home in Briarwood Court. J.T. was born in Quincy on October 14, 1970, a son of Paul and Reba (Dawson) Stark.
Everyone who met J.T. loved him. He brought many smiles to others in his lifetime. At Briarwood he was known as “Busy” because he was always on the move. Until earlier this year he had worked at Transitions. He was a fan of country music, dance, Elvis, John Wayne, President Trump, and watching movies.
His family sincerely thanks the care team at Briarwood, and the Blessing Nurses at 2 North who took such good care of J.T. and fondly nicknamed him Dr. Love.
Survivors include his brothers and sisters: Don (Vickie) Stark of Dixon, MO: Marsha Stark of Kansas City; Butch Stark of Lake of the Ozarks, MO; Roger (Val) Stark; Teresa (Ty) Bowman and Dale (Monika) Smith all of Quincy.
An uncle John Dawson of Quincy and many nieces and nephews also survive.
He’s preceded in death by his parents, a sister Christine Bangert; brothers John Stark and in infancy, Leslie Smith.
Gravesides services will be Monday, October 13, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at Greenmount Cemetery in Quincy. Visitation will be prior to the graveside services on Monday between 12:00 and 1:00 P.M. at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to the Activities Fund at Briarwood.
Messages may be shared online at www,dukerandhaugh.com
JT always made me laugh and smile when ever I saw him. He really made my day better ❤️He will be missed! My Thoughts and Prayers are with his family and friends ❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
I’m glad he made your day. He was a joy
My first thought was Alan Romans and JT are in heaven having fun without me! I have many fun memories with J T. He used to talk to call Nicole on the safety camera (that was broken ) to tell her about his cowboy boots!! He whipped my fanny in Uno numerous times. When I was new to Briarwood he ran off and I took off running down Main Street after him , both of us being overweight at the time ran out of breath and I said JT can we sit down by this tree I am tired and he said I am to . So we each set back to back upon the tree so he could tell me he was mad at Lisa becauseo he wanted Mt Dew right now lol. He used to come to with tears and tell me I miss my Mom and Dad or can we call Dale I miss him. Most important of all he always wanted a hug!!! He had somewhat of a crush on my friend Jaclyn and if she wasn’t with me he would ask where is my girlfriend? He loved his housemates like they were truly his brothers even though they had lots of ups and downs. One night him and Chris were having quite a discussion about football. We were watching football on tv and each were rooting for their own team however neither of their teams were playing that day. I could go on and on but just know that I will miss you JT and I am so very blessed to have had you in my life DR Love!!! Thank you Smith Family and God for sharing him with us.
thank you