Jan. 5, 2026
Mark Allen Smith passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A graveside service was held Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at New Hope Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Plentitude Church Road, Gray, Georgia at 10:00 a.m. with Jim Grantham officiating.
Family received visitors and family at their home, 631 Comer Road, Gray, Georgia 31032.
Mark was born in Macon, Georgia to the late Robert and Margaret Comer Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Smith, Terry Smith, Michael Smith; and sister, Margaret Lucile Smith. Mark was a retired salesman for Royal Cup Coffee company.
He graduated from Willingham Boys High School where he was an outstanding athlete in football, basketball and track. Mark was a participant of the Willingham Leadership Macon program, an exclusive organization unique to Willingham. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus.
Mark will always be remembered for his kind, thoughtful and caring spirit. His creative handy man skills will be missed by those who loved him most. Joyful, loving and selfless he was all about his family. His legacy left to his loved ones will always be his genuine personality, wise intellect, and funny sense of humor.
Mark is survived by his wife, Joartis; daughters, Julie (Jason) Burkhalter, Angel (Jonathan) Stewart, Kimberly Smith; son, Richard (Vanessa) Lowe II, 10 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth Crider, Jean (James) Harrison; and many nephews and nieces.
Gray Memorial Chapel is honored to be entrusted with the care of the Mark Smith family. You may register your condolences at graymemorialchapel. com.
