Frank E. Smart

Frank E. Smart obituary, Clyde, NC

Frank E. Smart

Frank Smart Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smoky Mountain Cremations and Funeral Service on Nov. 29, 2025.

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Frank E. Smart, 85, went to Heaven on November 26, 2025 from his home in Upper Crabtree. He was preceded in death by his parents Ellis and Cordelia Rogers Smart, brothers David and Paul Smart.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years Melba Greene Smart and their three children, Summer Smart and Joe Scarborough, Silvia Smart Greenarch (Roger), Charles Shennon Smart and Donna, their four grandchildren Austin Paxton (Kennedy), Hunter Scarborough (Sarah), Jackson and Bryson Justice; their two new great granddaughters RaeLynn Scarborough and Elena Paxton; family, neighbors and friends too numerous to count.
Frank had never met a stranger; he liked to help others and was a farmer until the day he died. He worked 34 years at Dayco and 3 years at HVO.
Smoky Mountain Cremations and Funeral Service of Maggie Valley is caring for the family and the online register is available at www.smokymountaincremations.com.
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