Mark Alan (Bubby) Smith, 38, of Charleston, went to be with Jesus Monday, September 19, 2016 at home after his battle with diabetes with his loving family by his side.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Donald H. Smith, Carl E. Jr. and Regina Graley; his cousin, Ronnie Graley; great grandparents, Carl E. Sr. and Dessie Gertrude Graley, Donnie E. Sr. and Dude Smith, Wes and Nada Strickland and Uncle Mark Madden.
Mark is survived by his parents, Demarcus (Mark) and Melinda Smith; sisters, Michelle (Shell) and Rocky (Bull) Tyler, Marsha (Sissy) and Tim White; nieces, Mara (son) and Kyle Stevenson, Brooke Lavonna (Daughter) Tyler; nephew, Trenton Hunter White; and great nieces, Lydia Stevenson, who is soon to be born; grandmother, Lorraine Smith, known as Momaw Up; aunts and uncles, Donald (Duck) and Marilyn Smith, Vanessa and James Starcher, Penny Madden, Bruce Graley, Patricia and William Hill, who were lovingly known as Mom and Dad, with a host of family, friends and cousins. All of his nieces and nephews were the loves of his life, whenever they would come into the room Mark would light up all over.
Service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Ella Hoffman officiating. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Many thanks and love to Vicky Crone (Icky), Drema and Leo (EO), Teresa, Ella, Susan who came and showed support through this difficult time; and to all the neighbors and church family that sent food and came to visit. A special thanks to the nurses from Hospice that gave us all their support and listened to us cry, let us express ourselves and who took such loving care and keeping Mark comfortable. He taught the family how to love unconditionally and will be greatly missed by many.
Melinda and Mark I know your heart’s feel broken and I’m so sorry !!! My prayers to you both through this journey !!! I remember every time I ever saw Bub he always had a Big grin … That will always be remembered !!! He was so special to everyone he met along the way !!! You both were truly Blessed to have an Angel like him as long as you did !!! May God comfort and wrap His living arms around you both !!! My Love and Prayers to you . Sincerely Frances ( Childers) Pauley !!!