Mark Allen Smith was born Oct. 27, 1963, in Shreveport, La., and passed away on October 20, 2023, in Chattanooga, one week before his 60th birthday.
He is preceded in death by his father, Douglas T. Smith and his furry children, Max and Baxter.
He is survived by his loving wife, Debbie Majors Smith and furry child, Teddy; mother, Betty Archer Smith; siblings, Dwayne Smith (Lisa), Denise Smith Baril (Mike) and Brian Smith (Veronica); sister-in-law, Georgia Heiskell; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncle and cousins, whom he loved dearly.
Growing up, Mark was active in the Boy Scouts of America, where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout and was inducted into the Order of the Arrow while in Troop 64 in Bossier City, La. He enjoyed playing the trumpet in band for several years. He also was active in his church youth group and choir. Mark was very hard-working. He played hard. He loved hard. He was a funny and quick-witted person. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
No services have been arranged at this time. Celebrations of life will be forthcoming in Tennessee and in Louisiana.