Jeremy Daniel Smith

Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday at Grace Community Church, 801 W. Bardin in Arlington. Staff Sgt. Smith will be interred with full military honors in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Moore Funeral Home.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, Staff Sgt. Smith and his family strongly request that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Regiment. Information on donating may be found at www.wounded warriorregiment.org/charorgs/ CharOrgs_donate.cfm#monetary.

Jeremy was assigned as platoon sergeant for 2nd Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division, the "Lone Star Battalion," Houston. Jeremy was a proud Marine. He completed initial basic training Sept. 11, 2003. While on active duty, Jeremy valiantly completed three combat tours in Iraq. Jeremy voluntarily extended his initial enlistment to complete the third. Upon leaving active duty, Jeremy enlisted in the Texas Marine Reserves because he wanted to continue training future Marines. He obtained the rank of staff sergeant Aug. 1, 2010. Among his awards were two Navy Achievement Medals, one with valor, as well the Purple Heart and the Combat Action Ribbon, which were awarded posthumously.

Jeremy's hometown was Arlington. He graduated from Martin High School, where he played football, in 2003. Jeremy was actively working towards a degree in interdisciplinary studies. Jeremy met his wife, Rachel, one week after she moved to Texas from Mississippi. They married at his mother's home May 2, 2009.

The family wants to thank the United States Marine Corps and the USO for their professional and compassionate support through this difficult time.

Survivors: Wife, Rachel Whipp Smith; parents, Jerry and Sandra Smith; sister, Shayda Heath and husband, Nathan; brother, Tyler Smith; niece, Lilly; nephew, Greyson; grandmothers, Mema Smith and Mema Allen; aunts, Susan, Linda, Brenda and Nancy; uncles, Danny and Charlie, Dot and Ira, Lee Harris; a large and loving extended family; and friends.

Moore Funeral Home-N. Davis Drive

Arlington, 817-275-2711