Jack Stephenson Smith

Jack Stephenson Smith was born February 24, 1938 in New Orleans, Louisiana to parents Eugene Clifford Smith and Elaine Stephenson Smith. He passed away on October 18, 2022 in New Caney, Texas at the age of 84.

Jack was a graduate of Brazosport High School in Freeport, Texas. After graduating, he enlisted in the US Army serving from 1959 until April 1962, serving in Germany and in the Army Reserves until March 1965. On August 14, 1980 he married Virginia Ann Cheatham in Splendora, Texas and he made his living as an ironworker/welder for Local Union #84. Jack loved his family, spending time with family and friends in the outdoors, fishing, hunting, camping at the lake, and had a lifetime of dogs. Jack is missed by all who loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Clifford Smith and Elaine Stephenson Smith; sister, Geri Smith Maraist; son in law, Milton Ray Connor Jr; nephew, Brian Maraist. Jack is survived by his children, Candy Ann Feldman and husband Michael of Bryan, Texas, Teresa LaGayle Stetson and husband Kel Ray of Tarkington Prairie, Texas; grandchildren, Misty Conner Goodrum and husband Michol of Normangee, Texas, Mitchell Ryan Conner of Conroe, Texas, Kayla Renee Stetson of Waller, Texas, and Charles Wade Stetson of Tarkington Prairie, Texas; brother, Tommy Smith and wife Kali of Dumas, Texas; great grandchildren, Hunter Garrett Steele of Normangee, Texas, Gatlin Cory Steele of Coldspring, Texas, Milton Kye Conner of Conroe, Texas and Wesley Keith Conner of Conroe, Texas. A Graveside Memorial Service is scheduled for Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 10am at the Pace-Stancil Memorial Rest Garden Cemetery with Douglas Hollie officiating.