Marcus Carroll Smith Obituary
Marcus Carroll Smith, 72, of Hudson, passed away in the early morning of May 24th, 2023 at his home. Marcus has been in declining health for the past 15 years due to the relentless and severe side effect of agent orange when he served in the Vietnam war. He was preceded in death by his parents and five of his siblings; Plez “Butch” Smith, Minnie Bell Bowman, Lovie Reid, Dimple Haas, and Jearl Henry Smith.
Those left to cherish him
Wife of 40 years - Trudy Smith of Hudson
Children - Brian and Jennifer Smith of Greensboro, Stevan Smith of Portland Tennessee, Tammy and Mark Killian of Claremont, Donald Sigmon of Claremont, and his bonus child John Kaneer of Claremont.
Grandchildren - Justus and Lily Smith of Hudson, Abigail Smith of Hudson, Georgia-Anne of Portland Tennessee, Caitlyn Killian of Sherrills Ford, and Courtney Killian and Horacio Reyes of Conover.
Siblings - Nadine Day of Granite Falls and Shirley Smith of Hickory
Marcus impacted so many lives around him in the nearly 73 years he was on Earth with us. He was born on September 26th, 1950 to the late Plez Franklin and Lonnia Winkler Smith. He served both the Marines and National Guard where he met so many veterans who embraced him like a brother. Later he became a member of the American Legion and VFW. Marcus had a strong passion for tractors especially his 1954 John Deer Tractor which is one of his most prized possessions. Marcus came from a huge family which then later in his life grew into an enormous family. Mark was a supportive husband to his wife Trudy, a loving father to his children Brian and Jennifer , Stevan, Tammy and Mark, Donnie, and John. One of the sweetest chapters of Marcus’ life was being a grandfather to five and their significant others; Justus and Lily, Abby, Georgia-Anne, Caitlyn, and Courtney and Horacio. He was very involved in many of his grandchildren’s life and has made life long memories with his entire family. He was so very proud of his family and legacy he created as he impacted all of their lives in a variety of ways. Mark’s personality could make anyone laugh or smile with his sense of humor. He always would keep up a conversation with all, even a stranger! Marcus’ life will still live on this world through his loved ones and friends.
