John Dutton Schmitt

John Dutton Schmitt, 70, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on May 24, 2025. Born on May 29, 1954 in Birmingham, Alabama. John was a devoted husband and father. He was dedicated to his family and hard-working. As a man of deep faith, John was longtime member & a deacon of Springdale Baptist Church in Tarrant, AL. Always having great strength, solid character, and fierce loyalty; he was our rock, the backbone of our family. He spent 50 years as a diesel mechanic, retiring from Thompson Tractor, spending the remainder of his career with Flanagan’s Excavating. John loved Alabama football and often called to give a big “Roll Tide” & “to check on” his Auburn family members when they were losing a game. He was also an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing, and golfing. He could fix nearly anything, and was the first person we called when something needed fixing. 

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Renee Smith Schmitt; his daughter April Renee Schmitt, his son John Jacob Schmitt (Kristie); his grandchildren Brookelyn Schmitt, Jaden Watson, Brinley Schmitt, Malachi Thigpen, and Eli Schmitt. His siblings Steven Schmitt (Kathi), Shari Brindley (Van), Joe Schmitt (Betsy), & Jane Schmitt; along with many extended family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Fred & Bunnie Schmitt. Pallbearers are Andrew Schmitt, Cannon Steber, Craig Curlette, Daniel Todd, Michael Schmitt, Spencer Erwin.

A viewing will be held on May 30, 2025 at 11:00am with the funeral service starting at 12 noon at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens in Trussville, AL

We take great comfort in knowing that he is now with his Lord & Savior… “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” 2 Corinthians 5:8