David Smock

JONESBORO - David Michael Smock, 40, of Jonesboro, passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at his home. Born in 1984, in Jonesboro, David lived a life marked by creativity, determination, and love for those around him.

David attended Annandale High School in Annandale, Va., where he was an active member of the Student Government Association and graduated at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. He went on to study at Arkansas State University-Newport where he continued his involvement in student government. He also attended Lyon College in Batesville.

David was deeply engaged in his community and served as a canvasser for Chad Causey during his Arkansas Congressional campaign.

A passionate and award-winning coin collector, David received numerous accolades for his collection and wrote articles for prominent professional publications including Coin World, The Numismatist, and Numismatic News. Beyond his interest in numismatics, David was a talented visual artist, woodcarver, and jewelry maker. He presented two of his medallion pieces to musicians Rosanne Cash and Rodney Crowell the night of their 2023 performance at the Sunken Lands Songwriters Circle concert in Arkansas State's Riceland Hall.

David was an avid Elvis Presley fan from the time he was six years old, frequently attending events at Graceland. He attended many Arkansas rock and roll festivals, including a Ronnie McDowell concert in which he sang a duet with the performer. He enjoyed meeting Jerry Lee Lewis and was friends with Jerry Lee's sister, Linda Gail Lewis, and with Sonny Burgess.

David enjoyed traveling, researching family history and spending time with animals and friends. Above all, his greatest love was his family.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother Mary Lou Micklish Pasmore; his grandfather John Wooldridge Pasmore; his uncle John Micklish Pasmore; his aunt Jeanne Pasmore, and his uncle Jay Trebilcock.

David is survived by his mother Victoria Micklish Pasmore; his father Bruce Smock; his grandmother Cheryl Pasmore; his stepmother Barbara Smock; his brothers John Christopher Smock and Zachary Smock; his nephew John Slay Smock; his aunt Emily Pasmore Doyle and her husband Derek Doyle; and many beloved cousins.

Despite being born with a physical disability, David led a rich and fulfilling life, inspiring all who knew him with his resilience, kindness, and creativity.

A memorial service will be held at a later date for family and close friends.

Online registry: www. emersonfuneralhome.com.