Mark Lee “Speedy” Smith, 61, of Wickliffe, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at his home.
Mark was born in St Louis, Missouri on October 29, 1962, to Billy and Colleen Werling Smith. He was of the Christian faith. Mark worked for over 20 years at the Westvaco Paper Mill in Wickliffe and was a member of the USW Local 680 Union. In his free time, Mark loved to be outdoors riding his Harley, fishing, and camping. He was also an avid sports fan, especially when it came to the University of Kentucky basketball and St. Louis Cardinals baseball teams. Mark will be remembered by his family as being a devoted and loving father and grandfather.
Mark is survived by his daughter, Kayla Smith (Liz Holloman), of Wickliffe; his parents, Billy Jo Smith and Colleen Werling Smith; his step-son, Brian Bundren of Metropolis; four grandchildren, Bentlee, Jaxon, Shelly, and Austin Bowman; three nephews, Jarett Smith (Courtney), David Edwards (Renee), and Derek Smith; one niece, Emilie Dover (Mason).
He was preceded in death by his sister, Gail Marie Edwards, and a brother, Bruce Myles Smith.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Wickliffe with Bro. Jeff Workman officiating. Burial will follow at Wickliffe City Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm until the service time of 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105.
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