John David Smith Jr.

Published 10:58 am Saturday, August 28, 2010

Name: John David Smith Jr.


John David Smith Jr. said his favorite pro sports team is the Redskins.

Age: 50
Occupation: Carpenter

Spouse’s name: Sarah Smith

Children’s names and ages: John, 30; Stephen, 29; and Holly, 27

Church affiliation: Baptist

If I could change my name, I’d make it: Jed Campbell

Pet I’d like to own: Horse

People say I look like: Festus Hagan

Favorite movie of all time: “Braveheart”

TV show I never miss:  “First 48”

The secret to happiness is: Love

I wish I knew how to: Keep the Internal Revenue Service out of my pocket

Song I’d love to sing at karaoke: “Shook Me All Night Long” by AC/DC

If I had to eat only three foods for the rest of my life, they’d be: Frog legs, collard greens, fresh bread

Three words that describe me:  Honest, hardworking, helpful

One superpower I wish I had: Feed the world

Book currently on my nightstand: “Hunting Rule and Regulations”

My proudest achievement: Three good children who don’t cause problems

Most humbling moment: Massaging my father’s feet when they were hurting

Most recent trip: Visiting my best friend in Farmville
My life won’t be complete until: All of my worries are over

My friends think I’m: A big kid

I really lose my cool when: It’s over 90 degrees

Favorite college sports team: Virginia Tech

Favorite pro sports team: Redskins

Favorite Color: Blue

The best life lesson I’ve learned, and who taught me:  Don’t trust every one. My brother

Local charitable or non-profit organization I wish more people would support: Feed the Children Christian Foundation

What gives me the blues: Seeing people in need

My best childhood memory: Skipping school and going fishing.