Oak Hill Funeral And Cremation Services
Ronald & Diana Peters
I worked with Jack at Kingsport Press for many years. He was a dear friend. With our sincere sympathy, Ronnie & Diana Peters
Birth date: Sep 30, 1935 Death date: Mar 17, 2020
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Jack D. Smith, 84, of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at his residence. He was born September 30, 1935, in Scott County, VA to the late C.B. and Ruby Smith.Jack was a loving and faithful husband and father. He was a hard-working man who enjoyed caring and providing for his neighbors.Jack enjoyed nature, gardening and tending to his orchard. He was an avid fisherman and NASCAR fan.Mr. Smith retired from the Kingsport Press following forty years of service and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army.Three weeks ago, Jack made the best decision of his life by accepting Jesus Christ as his Savior.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Smith.Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Grace Smith Miller (Gary); brother, Bill Smith (Mary); nieces, Jennifer Miller (Luke) and Kim Bradley (Jon); great-niece, Lilly Miller.The family will receive friends Friday, March 20, 2020, from 3:00-4:45 pm in the chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 5:00 pm with Chaplain Tom Edwards officiating.A private family Graveside Service will be conducted Saturday, March 21, 2020, at the Smith family farm in Fairview, VA. Family members will serve as pallbearers.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.The family extends their sincere gratitude to the staff of Amedisys Hospice and Chaplain Tom Edwards for their compassionate care of Jack.To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.oakhillfh.comThe care of Jack D. Smith and his family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.Read Obituary
I worked with Jack at Kingsport Press for many years. He was a dear friend. With our sincere sympathy, Ronnie & Diana Peters
Grace and Gary, so sorry to hear about Jack. You’re in our thoughts & prayers. Cappy Gaschler & Phil Martin
GOD bless you Grace and Gary. I knew Jack and Edith as I grew up in Concordia Lutheran Church with them. He was a caring, giving, honorable, and respectable man in whom I looked up to. I am saddened by his passing but rejoicing and celebrating with you both a life well lived.
So broken hearted with the news of Jack's passing. Both he and Edith were truly wonderful neighbors. They were both very kind to me and my wife. He loved to come feed our goats and pigs. His presence will be missed but I am overjoyed that Jack gave his heart to Jesus and one day we will meet again. We were unable to attend the service but please know Grace that you are on our thoughts and just down the hill should you need anything. Most sincerely, Mr Henry (as Jack always called me).
Grace, our prayers are with you! Your dad was a great man who was loved by many and will be missed by many. He was so good to Dallas and Elvie; we will always remember that. In lieu of flowers, we are making a donation to Bridge Home No Kill Animal Rescue in his memory. I fondly remember how much he loved his "granddog." It was great news to hear of his acceptance of Christ!
Thank you for the donation, I couldn’t think of a better way to remember Dad.
Grace, so sorry to hear of your loss. We rejoice with you in Jack accepting the Lord into his heart 3 weeks ago! What a great assurance! ❤️😊.
I had the pleasure with working with Jack at the Kingsport Press. His family is in our thoughts and prayers.
I worked with Jack for a number of years. I retired from the Web Press Room. We were always good friends and enjoyed talking with one another. Very sorry for your loss. I am now 83 years old. Robert Dugger.
Thank you Mr. Dugger, I appreciate your sentiment and memory of Dad.