Martin Frank Smith

1954 - 2021

Martin Frank Smith went to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at the age of 67.

He was born Jan. 9, 1954, in Natrona Heights, Pa., to the late John and Alda Smith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Martin Frank Smith, Jr.; and sister, Nancy (David) Shaffer.

He is survived by his son, Lonny Ray Smith, of Ford City, Pa.; daughter, Melanie Spring Smith, of Ford City, Pa.; siblings: Marian (William) Sumney, of Chicora, Pa., Clyde Richard (Eloina) Smith, of Butler, Pa., and Bryan Lee (Corrie) Smith, of Millers Creek, N.C.; stepchildren: Betty Valcher and Grady Hendon, of Victoria, Texas, and Cynthia Clark, of Mary Esther, Fla.; nieces; nephews; and six grandchildren.

Martin was a loving father, brother, uncle and grandfather. He was also a loving and cherished friend to those in Texas. He enjoyed "tinkering" with antique gas engines and tractors, and a "Jack of all Trades." He would return to Pennsylvania, every summer to help his brother, Clyde, operate the antique sawmill at Portersville Steam and Gas Engine Show in Portersville, Pa. Martin worked many jobs over the years but was most recently employed by Mundine Materials and Trucking in Victoria, Texas. Martin was a valued and irreplaceable employee, co-worker and loved friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Private services will be held at a later date in Pennsylvania, as per his request and by those who loved him in Texas, at their decision.

Sympathy and condolences in Martin's memory may be sent to Grace Funeral Home, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, TX 77901

Thoughts and memories may be shared online at: gracefuneralhome.net

Arrangements and services under the personal care of Grace Funeral Homes & Cemeteries.