Mark Andrew Smith

Mark Andrew Smith was born November 8, 1954. He passed from this life on November 25, 2023. Mark was a beloved Father, Pawpaw, Brother, Uncle, and friend. Mark worked in the retail business over his career and was a great salesmen and businessman.

Mark is preceded in death by his parents Andrew Jackson Smith, Maxine Lawless Smith and his oldest son Brian Patrick Shaver. He is survived by his daughter Cody Smith (Jimmy); Son Andrew Tyler Smith (Casey), his 5 grandchildren; Maxine Faircloth, Preston Smith, Mason Riffle, Hayden Smith, and Tucker Smith; His sister Jackie Smith Brasher (Eric). And other friends and family who loved him dearly.

Mark grew up in the Rocky Ridge Community where he made life long friends and created many memories with his family. Growing up, he enjoyed going to church at Rocky Ridge Cumberland Presbyterian, playing football and was a Mountie Man at Shades Valley High School. Mark was an avid reader and history buff. His favorite quote was by Stonewall Jackson. “ My religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time for my death. I do not concern myself about that, but to always be ready no matter when it may overtake me. That is the way all men should live and then we would all be equally brave.” He was always ready for a discussion on a plethora of subjects. He was extremely proud of and passionate about his children, his grandchildren, his 2016 75th Anniversary Jeep Willys, his many friends and his collection of guns. What he looked forward to the most was Alabama Football games (Roll Tide) and Heaven.

The family will receive family and friends at 1:00-2:00 PM on Thursday November 30th with a service of celebration and remembrance to be held at 2:00 PM in the Elmwood Chapel located at 800 Dennison Ave. SW Birmingham, Alabama 35211. Interment will follow the service at Elmwood Cemetery Block#30. Reverend Duwayne Pounds and Pastor Eric Brasher officiating.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsridoutselmwoodchapel.com for the Smith family.