Jacob F Smoak's Obituary
Jacob Franklin Smoak
Branchville
He went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2022. Proceded in death by his wife Frances.
He was born on March 5, 1927 in Midway SC along with his twin. He had 11 brothers and sisters, with one surviving sibling, Claude Smoak from Easley SC.
He was a loving, loyal husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
He is survived by his four daughters: Patricia Judy ( Ronald), Beverly Keating (Timothy), Debbie Lyons, and Angela Stroud (Sandy). Followed by his grandchildren: Ronnie Judy (Christy), Jeff Judy (Betty Jo), Megan Shoemake (Shannon) and Samantha Stroud. Also his great grands: Brice Shoemake, Cape Judy, Drew Judy, Katherine Judy (Dell), Matthew Judy (Caroline), Jeff Judy (Krystal), and Beckilyn Judy.
He was in the Army during WWII, then served as the Chief at the Hunters Chapel Fire Department, a Load Master at the Charleston Air Force Base for 30 years, after retirement he drove a school bus.
He loved the Lord, his church, had many loyal friends and treasured his family.
Graveside services will be at Hunters Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery at 2 pm on Monday, January 10th.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Agape Care of South Carolina and/or Lexington Community Hospice House.
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