Shawn Marcus Smith

Shawn Marcus Smith obituary, Pensacola, FL

Shawn Marcus Smith

Shawn Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Family-Funeral & Cremation - Pensacola on Jul. 8, 2025.

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SHAWN MARCUS SMITH
1986-2025
Shawn Marcus Smith was taken by the Lord at an early age of 38 on June 25, 2025.
Shawn was born on October 5, 1986 in Jacksonville, Florida to Mark and Barbara Smith and later relocated to Pensacola, Florida in 1993. Shawn attended Little Flower Catholic School and graduated from Gulf Breeze High School.
He is survived by his daughter Emma Smith; his grandfather David Smith, his father Mark Smith and his mother Barbara Story; his brothers Joshua Smith (Hannah) and Michael Bell; his niece Saylor Mae Smith, along with numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.
Shawn's passions in life included playing pool and tinkering with his cars. Shawn had an uplifting personality, never refused to help a friend, and left a positive impression on all.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Family Funeral and Cremation on Davis Highway from 5pm to 7pm on July 15th.
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