Frank Smith, age 89, of Jacksonville, Alabama passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023. A funeral service for Mr. Smith will be held at Gray-Brown Funeral Home 1329 Wilmer Ave. Anniston Alabama 36201 at 2:00 pm on Monday, November 20th, 2023. The family will receive friends before the service from 1:00-2:00 pm. A graveside service will immediately follow the funeral at Rabbittown Baptist Church cemetery 2450 Rabbittown Rd, Piedmont Alabama 36272.
Mr. Smith is survived by his daughter, Gena Goodson (David) and son, John Smith (Shelia), along with grandchildren Kacie G. Shell (Jeremy), Korie G. Morrow (Mike), Jarred Smith (Bonnie), Courtenay Abernathy and Chris Green (Tonya) and two great-grandchildren Barrett Shell and Rylee Morrow.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife; Geneva Amos Smith, his parents; Joe B. and Eunice Smith, his brother; Joe Smith and his four sisters; Emma Amos, Clara Belle Smith, Ruby Richardson and Marcella Brock.
Frank Smith was a devoted man who dearly loved his family and his country. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for four years and was honored to do so. There are not enough words to describe what a kind man Mr. Smith was throughout his entire life. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him and are left to cherish his memory. The entire Smith family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Jacksonville Health and Rehabilitation Facility for the great care and respect shown to Frank Smith over the last several years. They truly went above and beyond the call of duty in caring for this great man and they are to be commended for their efforts.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.graybrownservice.com for the Smith family.
