Marty Allen Smith

Marty Allen Smith went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 17, 2026, after a brief illness and with his loving wife, Kristy and sons, Alex and Wes by his side.

Marty was born to Judy Charles and the late Lawrence "Bud" Smith. He was a proud combat veteran of Desert Storm. He loved being in the Army and all that it stood for. He truly considered those he served with his brothers. Marty was a devoted and loving husband to his wife of 9 years and 3 months. He also loved his mom and sons with all of his heart. Marty loved being outdoors. He enjoyed going to the lake, camping, fishing and taking his dog Piper for long walks. He loved history and always said had he not gotten hurt over seas he would have liked to be a History Teacher. He loved watching war movies on tv. He was also a huge WWE fan and watched it faithfully every week, along with the shows Yellowstone and Survivor. If Marty was your friend, you had a friend for life. He was one of the most selfless people you could ever meet, and he never met a stranger.

In addition to his father, Marty was preceded in death by his brother, Kyle Lee Smith; uncles James "Jim" Smith, Scott Smith, and Freddy Smith; and aunts, Mable Lewis and Beulah Smith.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 9 years, Kristy Long-Smith; sons, Alex, Wes, Dustin, and their families; and sisters, Anita (Rick) Hinkle and Candy (Scott) Bernard. He is also survived by uncles, Johnny Smith, Bill Smith, Merle Phillips, Phil Renfro, and Gary Renfro; aunts, Mable Lewis, Rosemary Jennings, and Glenda Nester, father-in-law, Alan Long; brother-in-law, Kevin Long; his beloved (fur) baby girl, Piper; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held Thursday May 28th at 5 p.m. Graveside service with full Military Honors will be held Friday, May 29th at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Jerry Smith officiating.

The family would like to think Amedisys Hospice for the wonderful care, they provided Marty during his sickness and passing, as well as the kindness and respect they showed his family during this heartbreaking time.

In lieu, of flowers memorial contributions may be made in honor of Marty to the Wounded Warrior Project, which he strongly supported and believed in.