J.T. Smithhart, 90, of San Saba, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022.  J.T. was born on October 15, 1932 to Jewel and Jack Smithhart in San Saba, Texas.

After his completed service in the Army, J.T. worked as an electrical engineer for Bell Helicopter in Fort Worth until his retirement when he moved back to his hometown of San Saba.

J.T. had a passion for the outdoors, a love for hunting and fishing that was instilled in him by his father.  He could spend hours going through game camera photos looking for that special buck.  He made sure to keep both the deer and the tank's catfish well fed!

J.T. loved his family, friends and church family and expressed that love in many ways, serving in whatever capacity was needed.  His family was so blessed to have him these many years as a special part of their lives and he will be greatly missed.

J.T. was preceded in death by his sweetheart, Shirley Smithhart and his parents, Jack and Jewel Smithhart.  He leaves behind his daughter Glenda Clausen and husband Byron, daughter Sharon Gunter, daughter, Carol Smithhart, son, Douglas Smithhart and wife Kathy, cherished grandchildren: grandson, Clay Gunter and wife Traci, granddaughters, Kandi Patterson and husband Bradley, Krystal Arterburn and husband Chris and Kelsey Dunlap, grandsons, Scott Smithhart and wife Heather, Matt Gunter and wife Kelley and Kegan Clausen and partner Shannon Iverson and granddaughter Lauren Smithhart and his 14 great-grandchildren who he adored.

The Celebration of Life service of J.T. Smithhart will begin with a time of visitation on Thursday, December 1st from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Blaylock Funeral Home, San Saba.  The service will be Friday, December 2nd at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Blaylock Funeral Home.  Internment will follow at the Wallace Creek Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, his family would love for you to consider a donation to his beloved church, The Church of the Open Door, San Saba, TX.