Jack Smith
October 13, 1937 ~ July 20, 2025
Born in:
Tuckasegee, North Carolina
Resided in:
Arden, North Carolina
Asheville Butterfly TrailJack Smith, 87, of Arden passed away on Sunday, July, 20, 2025.
Jack was the youngest and last surviving child of the late James Thomas (J.T.) Smith and Sophia Sue Price Smith. He was born October 13, 1937 and grew up in Tuckasegee (Jackson County) North Carolina.
Jack was married and survived by his wife of 68 years, Barbara Shelton Smith and their three children; Debi, Eddie (Mary) and Donna; five grandchildren, Jacob (Allison), Katie, Nicholas (Danielle), Nikki (Trey) and Benjamin and two great grandchildren.
Shortly after high school Jack enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and proudly served four years. He returned to North Carolina and located in Buncombe County. He worked for the North Carolina Forest Service for several years. He also had a successful career as Coca Cola of Asheville Sales Rep to Educational Institutions in Western North Carolina. He retired from the City of Asheville Water Department.
Jack enjoyed all sports and could quote the current and past statistics of many college and pro teams which he followed. In his younger years he volunteered as a coach in South Buncombe with Little League Baseball and Midge-Mite Football and was very proud of several championships which his teams won in both leagues.
A private burial will take place at Tuckasegee Baptist Church Cemetery.
Services
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Barbara and family, I am thinking about. You have my sympathy and love at this difficult time. I always loved seeing Jack. He was friendly and had a welcoming personality for everyone he met.
With Sympathy, Mike and Patti Cole
I have many fond memories of Jack as our coach. My condolences to Barbara and the rest of the family.
Thinking of you, Barbara, and your family. Many fond memories of the Smiths and South Buncombe activities.
Shannon and Joe Ward
Dear Barbara and family, We are so sorry to hear about Jack. He and Sonny shared so many good times golfing, going to Western football & basketball games, and many phone calls over the years . So many good memories ! He will be missed. Keeping each of you in our prayers.
Love, Karen and Sonny Hollifield
Barbara and family I want y’all to know that we’re sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. He was my neighbor and school bus driver. I remember well the time “someone” soaped the inside and outside of the bus windows one Halloween. Needles to say, he was late the next morning and for some reason, he’s gave me a stern look. He was a very likable person. Prayers for y’all, Kirk and Sharon Hooper