Mark Smith

Legacy of Love Mark Elliott Smith was born on December 26, 1958 in Richmond, Virginia to Robert Fuller and Irene Smith. Mark received his formal education in the Goochland County School System in Goochland, Virginia. He furthered his education at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Richmond, Virginia. He received his associates degree in Business Administration. Mark accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age at First Baptist Church in Manakin, Virginia. He later rededicated his life back to Christ. In his early adulthood, he worked at Tysons Food in Hanover County. He then enlisted into the United States Army in 1984. Mark was stationed at Fort Hood in Killen, Texas. He served his country proudly and completed his tour of duty in 1990 and was presented with an honorable discharge. Mark enjoyed the military life and everyone loved being around him. After his discharge, he began working as a civilian on the military base for a number of years. Mark later became a taxi cab driver, where he drove for military executives in Killen, Texas. Mark married Angela Gail in January 1998 in Bell County, Texas. He enjoyed spending time with his close associates and going to church. He also enjoyed cooking and playing basketball. His favorite football team was the Dallas Cowboys . He was a hard worker and was dedicated to what he did. Mark was a soft-spoken, easy-going, humble, thoughtful, and kind person. He was very respectful, knowledgeable, and responsible. He adored his mother and was very protective of her. You could tell that they were very close. He was preceded in death by his mother Irene Smith and two brothers Gregory and Glenn Smith. He leaves to cherish his memory to a family of love: beloved wife, Angela Gail Smith; three stepchildren, Anitria, Joseph and DeAnglo; five grandchildren; three sisters, Robin Winston (William), Tracy Smith, and Pamela Bishop; one brother, Alan Smith; three aunts, Barbara Burrell, Dorothy Goode, and Beatrice Fuller; one uncle, Steve Smith (Denise); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends. “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Rev. 21:4

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Mark Smith

December 8, 1958 - November 24, 2022