John Marion Smart

John Marion Smart obituary

John Marion Smart

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John Smart Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carter-Smart Funeral Home - Duncan on Feb. 4, 2026.
John Smart, born June 27, 1948, passed from this world on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in his home.

John was born to Francis and Eula Faye (Gitthens) Smart in Waurika, Oklahoma, joining sister, Cheryl, later getting a brother, Ronald.

In 1983, he married Lisa Haney and together they raised two girls, Kendra and Amanda. Their family lived life to the fullest, with love and laughter.

John was a proud veteran of the US Army and was a Sergeant when he was discharged. His laughter and jokes will be greatly missed.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Eula Faye. He is survived by his loving wife, Lisa, of the home; daughters Kendra Morris and spouse, Chris, of Duncan, and Amanda Smith and husband Tommy, of Lawton; grandchildren Bodie, Bailey and Kiley Johnson; brother Ronald and wife Linda "Suzie" Smart, of Duncan; sister Cheryl Dorris, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; nephews Will Dorris, John Dorris, Danny Smart, and Dustin Smart; niece Meredith Henderson; great-nephews Gavin Henderson, Jon Smart, David Smart, Jude Smart, Corbyn Smart, Porter, Jack Dorris, Maddy, Agustus Dorris, and Aleksander Dorris; great-nieces Emilee Henderson, Katie Henderson, Jacobi Smart, and Elise Smart; as well as many extended family members and cherished friends.

Pallbearers for John will be Tommy Smith, Dustin Smart, Danny Smart, John Dorris, Will Dorris, D.J. Henderson, and Keith Caudill. Honorary pallbearers are Bill Holden, Jimmy Pennington, and Travis Bosley.

John's arrangements and care have been entrusted to the staff of Carter-Smart Funeral Directors. A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Carter-Smart Funeral Home from 2-5 pm. Services are planned for Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Carter-Smart Funeral Chapel at 1:00 pm with interment to immediately follow at Duncan Municipal Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.cartersmartfuneralhome.com.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

8

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Carter-Smart Funeral Home

1316 Oak Ave., Duncan, OK 73533

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Feb

9

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Carter-Smart Funeral Home Chapel

1316 Oak Ave., Duncan, OK 73533

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.