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Jackie "Jack" Smith

25 Aug 1948 – 22 Feb 2017

Birth25 Aug 1948
Death22 Feb 2017
CemeteryPiney Cemetery
Harleton , Harrison County , Texas , USA
Added byBrandon O'Rear on 09 Apr 2017
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Jack Smith SFC, U.S. Army (Ret) Jack Smith SFC, U.S. Army (Ret) Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Evelyn Alexander and Mary Flanagan; and brother, Jody Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Marie Smith; five children, Cherly Bowmer, Jack D. Smith, Angela S. Gordon, Diane Walker, and Todd Walker; 11 grandchildren, Cory and Dylan Walker, John D. and Kimberly, J. Gordon, Dustin and William Hatley, Joseph and Jeffery Smith, Casey Watson, Mikaela Craver, and Brittney Noble; and four great-grandchildren, Xavier, Benjamin, Logan, and Bailey. JEFFERSON, TX Funeral services for Jack Smith, age 68, will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Monday, February 27, 2017 at Heritage Baptist Church in Jefferson, TX where Mr. Smith was a member. Officiating will be Bro. Seth Buckner. Visitation will be at the church on Sunday, February 26, 2017 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Graveside services with full military honors will follow the funeral at the Piney Cemetery in Harleton, TX. Jack Smith, age 68, passed away on February 22, 2017. He was born August 25, 1948 in Bare Bottom, TX to Mary C. and Horace Smith. Serving as pallbearers will be Chester Ray Flanagan, Donnie Ray Flanagan, Floyd Wayne Flanagan, Toby Joe Thompson, John David Gordon, Travis Atwood, Charlie Smith, and Amanda Scott. Jack proudly served his country in the U.S. Army retiring after 21 years of faithful service. After retiring from the Army he married Marie Smith on July 18, 1987. He attended Lamar Salter Vocational College and soon began working for Lockheed Martin at Fort Polk, LA. Lockheed Martin then sent him to Germany to work for them. Jack also worked for the civil service at Ft. Polk as a dispatcher for J.R.T.C. After moving to Jefferson, he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons, grandsons, and brother. Most of all he was a loving husband, father, Papaw, and friend. Sullivan Funeral Home (903)938-7777 There will be a tribute service for Jack Smith on Sunday, February 26, at 11 a.m. at the Heritage Baptist Church in Jefferson, Texas. All family members and friends are encouraged to attend. AUTHORITIES SEARCH FOR ALLEGED KILLER IN MARION COUNTY SHOOTING Posted: Feb 22, 2017 1:14 PM CST Updated: Feb 22, 2017 9:51 PM CST By Bia RoldanCONNECT Marion County, Texas. - A family dispute has left a man dead and authorities searching for his killer. Jack David Smith tells KTBS his cousin, Joe Earl Smith shot his father, Jackie Smith, in the head and in the back following an argument. Authorities say the killing occurred in the 1700 block of N. U.S. 59 in Marion County a little before noon today. Jack Smith describes the alleged killer as short, stocky, and in his 40s. He says the suspect got away in a white Ford Explorer. Marion County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Frank Cason told the MarshallNewsMessenger.com that they've been searching the area around the residence for the suspect. So far that suspect has not been located. All schools in the district were placed on lockdown after the shooting occurred at the residence, about a quarter of a mile from the high school campus. School officials tell KTBS 3 News that the lockdown remained in effect at 3:15pm, but parents were notified that they can pick up their children from the school, when school normally is dismissed. http://www.ktbs.com/story/34576213/ Suspect identified in Marion County homicide By Bridget Ortigo Feb. 22, 2017 at 12:36 p.m. Updated Feb. 23, 2017 at 3:12 p.m. Joe Earl Smith UPDATE: JEFFERSON — Marion County Sheriff David McKnight said Thursday his office and the Texas Rangers are currently looking for Joe Earl Smith, 50, a suspect in the murder of his uncle Jack Smith, 68. “Jack Smith, 68, was located behind one of the houses, dead from apparent multiple gunshot wounds," Sheriff David McKnight said in reference to a call coming in before noon on Wednesday. The call led deputies a half mile north of Jefferson on US 59 N. McKnight saida possible murder weapon was recovered at the scene. Jack Smith was pronounced deceased by JP Lena Pope, who ordered the body transported to Dallas for an autopsy. According to witnesses, the dispute was ongoing, and originated over land ownership and possible heirship of the land where the shooting occurred. Witnesses also said that Joe Smith possibly left in a white 1993 Ford Explorer with a maroon stripe on the lower portion of the body. The entire area was searched, with schools, a nursing facility and area residences being advised to take precautions. McKnight said information was received around midnight indicating the suspect possibly fled the area and headed east on I-20. “We have been in contact with agencies in several states east of here, and have reason to believe that Smith is traveling in that direction," said McKnight, adding a murder warrant has been issued for Joe Smith. Other agencies assisting in this matter include the Jefferson Police Department, Texas DPS, Texas Parks & Wildlife, Marion County constables Precinct 1 and 2, and the US Marshal Service. PREVIOUS STORY: Marion County Sheriff’s Office was still searching for a homicide suspect Wednesday evening, following the shooting death of a resident. Marion County Sheriff David McKnight would not release the name of the victim or the suspect on Wednesday, only saying that law enforcement officials were “possibly looking for a 1993 white Ford Explorer” that the suspect could have been using. Jefferson ISD schools went on lockdown just after noon on Wednesday following the advisement of Jefferson ISD police and Jefferson police. Multiple law enforcement agencies and ambulances, including an emergency services helicopter, responded to a trio of residences in the 1600 block of U.S. 59 North just outside of the Jefferson city limits, and less than half a mile north of Jefferson High School. Marion County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Frank Cason said a homicide shooting had occurred at one of the residences and the shooter had fled the scene. Officials continued to search the area behind the residences, including the wooded area just north of the high school, for more than an hour following the shooting. State police, Jefferson police, Department of Public Safety troopers and county law enforcement all were on scene Wednesday. Jefferson ISD Superintendent Rob Barnwell said the lockdown remained in place as a precaution until school dismissed at 3 p.m. “I was informed that it was some sort of domestic dispute that turned deadly,” Barnwell said of the shooting. “The suspect fled the scene and was determined to be armed. Due to the fact that law enforcement did not know the whereabouts of the suspect, it was in the best interest of our students and staff to conduct an immediate lockdown of all our campuses, which basically means we keep everyone safe and secure inside the locked buildings.” * * * * * * * A murder warrant has been issued for a man suspected of murdering his uncle after an ongoing family dispute over land. The Marion County Sheriff's Office said Thursday that officials are searching for Joe Earl Smith, 50. Smith is suspected of fatally shooting his uncle, Jack Smith, 68. He was found Wednesday morning behind a house, dead from "apparent multiple gunshot wounds," Sheriff David McKnight said. Deputies made the discovery about 11:45 a.m. when they responded to the scene, about half a mile north of the Jefferson city limits on U.S. 59 North. Smith was pronounced dead by Judge Lena Pope, who also ordered the body to be transported to Dallas for an autopsy. MCSO says a possible murder weapon was recovered at the scene. Officials say the incident may have stemmed from a family dispute over land ownership. "According to witnesses, the dispute was ongoing, and originated over land ownership and possible heirship of the land where the shooting occurred. The sheriff’s office had been called to the location numerous times for disturbances," the sheriff's office said in a statement. Witnesses told deputies that Joe Smith possibly left in a white 1993 Ford Explorer with a maroon stripe on the lower portion of the body. Wednesday, crews searched the entire area and schools, a skilled nursing facility, and area residences were advised of precautions to take. "Information was received around midnight that the suspect possibly fled the area and is headed east on Interstate 20," McKnight said. “We have been in contact with agencies in several states east of here, and have reason to believe that Smith is traveling in that direction. MCSO said other agencies assisting in the matter include the Jefferson Police Department, Texas DPS, Texas Parks & Wildlife, Marion County Constables Pct. 1 and 2, and the U.S. Marshal Service. * * * * * * * * * * MARION CO, TX (KSLA) - A man accused of murdering his uncle fleeing to Florida has been returned to East Texas. MORE Jail Bookings Click here for updated jail bookings in Caddo and Bossier Parishes.MORE Joe Earl Smith, 50, is accused of shooting his uncle Jack Smith twice on Feb. 22 near Jefferson, Texas. Smith was arrested in Daytona Beach, Florida on February 24. Smith waived extradition from Florida and was sent back to Marion County on Thursday, March 2. He was arraigned on Friday. Bond has been set at $1 million. Texas Rangers, Jefferson police, Texas DPS and Parks and Wildlife, and the US Marshal Service are assisting in the investigation. Smith's case will be presented to a grand jury at a later date. Smith and his uncle were known by family members to have disagreements. Marion County Sheriff David McKnight said that deputies were called to the property in the past for numerous disturbances. * * * * * * MARION CO, TX (KSLA) - A man accused of murdering his uncle fleeing to Florida has been returned to East Texas. Joe Earl Smith, 50, is accused of shooting his uncle Jack Smith twice on Feb. 22 near Jefferson, Texas. Smith was arrested in Daytona Beach, Florida on February 24. Smith waived extradition from Florida and was sent back to Marion County on Thursday, March 2. He was arraigned on Friday. Bond has been set at $1 million. Texas Rangers, Jefferson police, Texas DPS and Parks and Wildlife, and the US Marshal Service are assisting in the investigation. Smith's case will be presented to a grand jury at a later date. Smith and his uncle were known by family members to have disagreements. Marion County Sheriff David McKnight said that deputies were called to the property in the past for numerous disturbances.

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