Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com John Kevin Smith, age 54, of Jasper, Georgia, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024 at WellStar North Fulton Hospital in Roswell. He was born October 27, 1969 to Ed and Harriett Smith in Orlando, Florida. Kevin is survived by his wife, Erica Smith of Jasper; daughter, Presley Smith of Jasper; son, Bryce Smith of Jasper; father and mother-in-law, Dewayne and Mary Lodge of Jasper; and brothers-in-law, Jason Lodge (Tiffany) of Leesburg and Chris Lodge (Allison) of Albany. Kevin was preceded in death by his grandparents John and Reva Davis and mother Harriett Smith. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Lake Forest Memorial Park. Interment will follow at Lake Forest Memorial Park at 280 Camp Road; Jasper, GA 30143. The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home, Thursday, February 8, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. The family will accept flowers or donations may be made to Pickens Animal Rescue Ranch at 401 Old Whitestone Road W; Talking Rock, GA 30175. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.