General Clark Smith, 97 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Onslow Memorial Hospital. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at Richlands United Pentecostal Church at 1:00 pm with Reverend, Matthew E. Drake officiating. Interment will follow at Onslow Memorial Park with Military Honors. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville.

He is survived by a stepdaughter, Jessica Cote, his Pastor Matthew Drake, two good friends, Tony Braxton and Ray Bowlen. He is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded by his two wives, Mary Aileen Smith and Lynn Smith, his parents Steve and Nettie Smith.

Born in Fount, KY to Steve Smith and Nettie Jordan Smith, he was the second of nine children. Mr. Smith served in the United States Army and achieved the rank of Corporal. After the Army, Mr. Smith moved to Detroit, Michigan after being employed by General Motors in the Cadillac assembly. Mr. Smith’s career with GM lasted over 30 years. As he retired, he and Aileen decided to make the move to Jacksonville, NC. He soon joined the United Pentecostal Church of Jacksonville where he excelled in the jail ministry, nursing home ministry, community outreach ministries, and served as an usher for many years. He later joined the Richlands United Pentecostal Church where he ministered for the last 10 years of his life.