Jack Longino Smith

February 21, 1931 - December 8, 2020

Jack Longino Smith, 89, of Monroe, Louisiana passed away peacefully in his home December 8, 2020 surrounded by his family.

Jack was born in Fairhope, Alabama on February 21, 1931 and grew up in Silver Creek, Mississippi before moving to West Monroe where he attended Ouachita High School. Jack also attended Louisiana Tech University where he was a Disc Jockey for KNOE radio. While at Tech he was an original member of the Debonnaire’s and helped organize a reunion concert which took place annually. After attending Tech, he was employed by Troy and Nichols and eventually started his own residential real estate business, Jack L Smith & Co. Later Jack specialized in commercial development and built numerous shopping centers.

Dad was one of the original members of the “Pot Luck” Hunting Club where he was known as the Chief Chef. We will cherish his appreciation and love of nature, his teaching us to water ski on the Ouachita River, and our annual RV trips to the Rocky Mountains and the Buffalo River where we enjoyed canoe trips and hiking with Dad. His love for food, wine and music will always remain in our hearts.

Jack is preceded in death by his former wife, Alice Perry Smith; his sister Jean Howard; and his daughter-in-law, Pamela Medak Smith. He is survived by his 4 children, David Perry Smith and his wife Debbie, Jack Longino Smith and his wife Katie, Frances S. Ward, and Amy S. Yates and her husband Mark; 7 grandchildren, Perry M. Smith and his wife Tyler, Alice Marie S. Blanchard and her husband Clay, Grayson M. Ward, Taylor H. Ward, Zach Smith, Brooke Lauve and Olivia Lauve; 3 great-grandchildren, Emory Adele, Nell Marie, and Sadie Lea; 2 sisters, Mary Sue Chambers, and Camille Peterson and her husband Al; one brother, Paul Smith and his wife Virginia; sister in law, Jo Ann Perry; and his special friend and caretaker Mechelle Taylor.

Per Jack’s request, a private family ceremony will be held in the Valley of Ponca on the Buffalo River, a place that brings back many fond memories.

Donations may be made to The Humane Society, P.O. Box 15311, Monroe, LA, 71207.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.c

Jack Longino Smith, 89, of Monroe, Louisiana passed away peacefully in his home December 8, 2020 surrounded by his family. Jack was born in Fairhope, Alabama on February 21, 1931 and grew up in Silver Creek, Mississippi before moving to West Monroe where he attended Ouachita High School. Jack also attended Louisiana Tech University whereContinue Reading

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I was unaware that Jack passed away. Please accept my condolences. You have noticed that I shared the middle name name with your father. Your grandmother Smith and my grandmother Woodman were both Longinos and both independently traced the family name to first century Rome and Judea. Again, my deepest sympathy, and I am pleased that one of you is preserving the Longino family name.

Stopped hearing from Jack andwas afraid he had died. We talked at least once a week about the 60’s when I worked with Jack on Safeway stores

David, Pokie, Fran and Amy, my deepest sympathies to each of you and your families. A donation has been made to SOS Animal Shelter - Ouachita Parish, LA, in Jack's honor. He was always saving animals in need of rescue! Bless you all. Chelle Rivers

David, Pokie, Fran and Amy - my deepest sympathies to each of you and your families.

Sending the entire family Tons of love at this difficult time. what a handsome man!

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

I was so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. He was a wonderful man. My condolences to David, Lon, Fran and Amy

Mr. Jack was a very kind and caring person. He was my customer at R. Downing Ltd Flowers. He would always shower his ladies in his family with flowers. Great man and will be greatly missed.

We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He certainly raised a great bunch of children! Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Words cannot express what Jack meant to me and my brother, Charles. Those weekends and summer days on the Boeuf River with Jack played a significant role in shaping the person I am today. The kindness and generosity he showed to us was incredible. Thank you Jack! You will live on in my heart and in the stories I tell my children.

Prayers for the family, sorry for your loss. We never met Jack, but heard many stories from John Longino about growing up in Silver Creek. John was my father. God's comfort now and in the days ahead, Mark, Donna and Family

David and Family, Condolences in the loss of your Dad. May your memories keep you at peace during this time. God Bless.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.