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Mark Eugene Smith, Sr.

The funeral service for Mark Eugene Smith, Sr. will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 26, at Friendship Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, at Riverwood Family and will resume from 10 a.m. until the time of service at Friendship on Wednesday.

Mark Eugene Smith, Sr., of Brookhaven, MS, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in the arms of his loving wife and children.

Mark was 64 years old, he was married to his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Patricia, for 43 years.

He had an endlessly abundant love for his wife and four children, Mandy (Michael Warren), Elaina (Lane Anders), Katie, and Mark Jr (Lennye). Mark had nine grandchildren, Mikayla Travis and husband, Canon, Kaylynn McCool and husband, Owen, Peyton Warren, Logan Anders, Cara Jarancik, Brady Anders, Kylie Jarancik and Anna Reese Smith; and one great grandchild on the way.

Mark was the definition of a great man. He was a man that you could call on for friendship and comfort. He would give of himself to help others without question.

Always known as a free spirit, Mark had a love for life, good music, and his work. He had a gift of fixing any and everything, if it was broken “call Mark”. He had a great knowledge of mechanics and did not fail to get things back up and running, even if the job seemed impossible.

His big smile and bright blue eyes will be greatly missed. We were truly one of the luckiest families to have been given the gift of being loved by his limitless, undying love. We will miss him endlessly. Until we meet again.

He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Robert Eugene Smith, Jr. and Elaine A. Smith.

He is also survived by his brother, Robert Wayne Smith and wife, Nancy; sister, Nancy Smith Campo and husband, Mark; two bonus sons, Philip Jarancik and Alton Hart; and a host of other loving family members and friends.

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  • Comment Link david franklin Friday, 05 July 2024 10:29 posted by david franklin

    Patricia & Family:
    So sorry to hear of Mark's passing. He was a great classmate and good friend throughout our times at West Lincoln.

    David Franklin

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  • Comment Link Dymple Brown Wednesday, 26 June 2024 19:55 posted by Dymple Brown

    Your family is in our thoughts and prayers, Dale and Dymple Brown

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  • Comment Link Ramah Baptist Church Monday, 24 June 2024 21:04 posted by Ramah Baptist Church

    So sorry for your loss, Ramah Baptist Church

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  • Comment Link Mickey Myers Monday, 24 June 2024 20:53 posted by Mickey Myers

    Yes, Mark truly was a great guy! We had some fun times back in the day at West Lincoln! Before school we’d gather under the big oak trees on campus … one eagerly awaited activity was Mark’s arrival at school. He drove a yellow Chevy Vega with black trim. The obit said he loved good music, but that left out one important detail … played loudly! You could hear Mark coming down Jackson Liberty about the time he passed Mr. Jack Posey’s house nearly a half mile north of the school. And, when he stopped at the four way stop in front of Mr. Lonnie J. Case’s Store, his car would be vibrating! Rest in peace, dear friend. We’ll see you again in the day of the resurrection!

    Mickey Myers

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  • Comment Link Tony and Susie Laird Monday, 24 June 2024 13:42 posted by Tony and Susie Laird

    Patricia and family, we are so sad to hear of your loss of Mark. Praying for all of you and thinking of you ! God Bless You All in the days ahead! Love you all.

    Tony and Susie Laird

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  • Comment Link Barry Newell Monday, 24 June 2024 12:12 posted by Barry Newell

    Patricia & Family:
    I extend to you my sympathy in
    Mark’s passing. May God’s peace and comfort be with you and your family at this time and in the days to come.
    Barry

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