Bro. J. Frank Smith, 86, of Abita Springs, LA,  passed from this life on Monday, August 7, 2023, at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born on January 13, 1937 in Sweetwater, TX to Alfred Smith and Della Gray Smith.

He was a Godly man who pastored five churches in Mississippi. In his earlier days, he was an All American athlete and was able to attend college on scholarships. He was well educated and was involved with school testing. He was a talented writer and was able to write a gospel track that has been used by many people for more than 8 years. He enjoyed music and was an avid fisherman of men as well as fish. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Preceding him in death were his parents, and two brothers, Leslie Smith and Arthur Smith.

Survivors are his wife of 51 years, Treasure Lee Smith; two daughters, Shannon Stockstill and Joy May and husband Tommy ; one son, Stephen Paul Smith; two sisters, Lucille Brashear and Mary Frances Parnica; five grandchildren, Landon Smith, Bria Smith, Bo Aleman, Canaan May, and Josiah May; and a host of family and friends.

Pallbearers are Mark Malkemus, Stephen Smith, Landon Smith, Charles Meeks, Mike Holmes, and Mike Boyd.

A visitation will be held Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Holmesville Baptist Church in McComb, MS, beginning at 2PM until time of service at 3PM. A graveside service will immediately follow at Holmesville Cemetery with Rev. Kenny Peavey officiating and Sharkey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.