Noah Jack Smelser, 78, of Bentonville, died January 14, 2019, at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, at 2:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal, conducted by Pastor Randall Brown and Rev. John Kenny. Entombment will follow at Panorama Memorial Gardens in Waterlick.
Noah was born May 28, 1940, in Virginia, son of the late Noah A. and Anna Clatterbuck Smelser. He was married to the love of his life Barbara Ann Smelser. He was a member of Community Tabernacle Assembly of God for over 60 years.
Along with his wife he was survived by a son Jackie Smelser and his wife Shelia; a sister Brenda Murphy; grandchildren Jack, Tabitha, and Bradley Smelser; and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother Tommy Smelser and a sister Ann Weatherholt.
Pallbearers will be Rick Mathews, Ken Mathews, Wayne Mathews, Allen Mathews, Timmy Mathews, and Larry Mathews.
Honorary pallbearers will be Sweetie Stoneberger, Larry McDonald, Garry Kenny, Ronnie Kenny, Rodney Mathews, and Noah Smelser
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Thoughts and prayers for the entire family. May God provide the comfort and strength you each need
I am deeply sorry for the loss of Jackie. He was a great man and good friend of my family. I loved speaking with Jackie. He always teased me about my winter artic boots. Told me they were not in style. I told him they were good enough for my Dad Jack Lockhart so they are good enough for me. He laughed and said what a great men my Dad and Preston Mathews were. Jackie was one of a kind and will never be forgotten. Sending love, hugs and prayers for the family.. May God comfort you in this difficult time.
Jackie will always be remembered in a most positive way. He left for his family and friends a tremendous legacy of what life is really is all about….”building friendships and relationships.” He never met a stranger and a he was a true friend to all. I am proud to call him my uncle.
Thoughts and prayers for the entire family. . May God comfort you at this time.
Angie Poe Rosier and dad John D. Poe