Mark Smith

Mark Patrick Smith, age 59, passed peacefully into eternal rest. Mark was born on June 3, 1966, in Augusta, Georgia, to Patrick and Patricia (Ross) Smith. Mark was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother.

 He was a man of faith, great generosity, and steadfast love for his family. He had a brilliant mind, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a heart for helping others. Mark had a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and worked in his field for over a decade. Then, inspired by a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, Mark founded Gifts Catholic, a company dedicated to supporting the Church and helping others grow closer to God. For more than 20 years, his work served and continues to serve both as a livelihood for his family and as a ministry to the Catholic community. Mark loved traveling, especially to Italy, and enjoyed music, business, a good meal, and time spent with loved ones. Mark was a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church and a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus.

 He was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick and Patricia Smith. Mark is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Lisa Smith; their children Taylor (William) Goodman, Jordan (Dante) Pichietti, Riley Smith, Landon Smith, and Calvin Smith; his cherished grandchildren Margot Goodman and Francesco Mark Pichietti; his sister Yvonne (Tom) Goodwin and brother Steve (Dodi) Smith; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members who loved him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 4:00–7:30 p.m. at Hendersonville Funeral Home, with the Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Hendersonville, Tennessee, on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Hendersonville Memory Gardens.