Former Longhorn football player during the David McWilliams era was killed in a car accident. This page celebrates Mark Smith’s life. It is not complete. I am still waiting for pending information.

Charlie Tijerina is with Todd Smith.

I gonna miss you, brother!! Not the news I wanted to hear this evening!! My buddy Mark Smith (BIG) was good man!! May you Rest In Peace brother!! Love you Big!!

Kim McKane Hager

Your old church family is thinking of all of you. We will miss Mark terribly but we will also remember him. Hugs.

Brian Johnson Todd Smith

Whatttt?? No way !!! Ohh my lord Brother I’m so damn sorry Todd I’m in shock my friend Wow! Man I don’t even know what to say Brotha, I’m in tears man !! He was a good guy with a Great smile! . Man I’m floored buddy! What the hell happened man he’s way too young? My prayers and thoughts are certainly with you and your family brother! . By all means my friend anything I can do to help, please let me know!

Tuan Hoang

We are so sorry for your loss Todd our condolences & prayers to you and your family my friend...

Jeff Schattle is feeling heartbroken.

RIP Mark ‘BIG’ Smith! Prayers and deepest condolences to my brother Todd Smith and the Smith Family. Whatever you guys need, just ask.

William Dailey

Very sad news Bevo. God speed Big.

Rebecca Gomez

  • Love you buddy

  • Betsy Smith Wells

    Love to you all!

  • Duane Whetstone

    They were all good dudes to me while on the 40 acres. Sorry for your loss.

  • Nic Smith is with Todd Smith.

    I don’t have too many words

    I just wish I could tell you one more time how badass of an uncle you were. Give PoPo a big hug for me up there!

    Love you Big

Todd Smith

It doesn't seem real... The longest and hardest day of my life... Love you my little brother...

Clay Ingram

  • Great man, great uncle and will be greatly missed.

    Rocky Rodriguez

    Nic - I am sorry for your loss! He was a great man. Lifting you and your family up in Prayer!

  • Mark Tempelmeyer

    Truly sorry for your loss Nic, Big was a bloody legend and will be missed.

  • Jason Gunter

    Sorry for your loss, Nic...sending positive thoughts and prayers your way.

  • Candace Gillenwater Socha

    Sending you our condolences and love. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Love you, Todd.

  • Doug OBrien

    Sending prayers Todd for you and your family.

    Onassis Gyimah

    My condolences to your lost my guy much love.

  • Well, I've put it off long enough. I'm finally coming to the realization that my brother Big is really gone. I've spent so much time this week talking, listening, reminiscing, and going through pictures, that it's starting to sink in. My brother and I started out at odds...after being the baby for almost 8 years I came along and stole Mom's lap. For the first 12 years he did what big brothers do. And my friends know, some things were a bit out there! But he obviously only picked on me because he loved me...and I reacted by screaming, which he loved. Come 7th grade, I started rolling my eyes, blowing him off, and turning into a teenage nightmare he avoided. Once I hit high school, and got the offer to play volleyball in Austin, our new phase and friendship started. Once I left for college, he would come in town, take us all out, buy our meals, and show us the ropes on 6th street.. When Dad was sick, he was there. When I was sick, he was there. When I needed him most this past year to care for Mom, he went above and beyond. He really was my right hand when it came to Mom this year and I'm learning how much he did to take care of and prepare us for what we now know were his final days. It's an enormous loss and a hole that won't be filled till I see him again in heaven.

    Big was hilarious, witty, silly, strong-willed but sensitive...a trait I see in my own kids. It's these traits that led him to live life full on. He lived, he did it his way, and we find comfort knowing his last days were spent doing what he loved. Hunting. I know God has a plan. I know Big would hate for us to wallow, but I'm being a little selfish for a little longer. Our journey was unique. He taught me how to draw a line in the sand, be ok doing things my way no matter what others think, and even tips and tricks as I came into adulthood. I hate that my kids won't learn things from their Uncle Big, but I know our family will keep his memories alive...there are too many, and most of them will give us the belly laugh we need. Like the time he and Bambi broke into my condo in Austin, and the sitcom like events that followed. That story made me laugh so hard this week my stomach is sore.

    Lastly, I know he would want us to wrap Bambi and the girls up and care for them like our own. And in his memory, we will. Always.

    Love you, Big...thanks for a hell of a ride. And as always, hook'em!

    Service will be streamed here on YouTube at 4 PM Monday, January 25: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cg3PNQCUU1Y&feature=youtu.be

 

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