Mr. Van Smoak, 66, of Hawthorne passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday February 21, 2012 at North Florida Regional Medical Center I Gainesville. Mr. Smoak was born in Jacksonville on September 18, 1945 to the late Cecil and Dot (Copeland) Smoak and served in the United States Naval Air Reserves. Mr. Smoak had been a resident of Hawthorne since 1973 and was a retired Electrical Supply Salesman. He was also a member of the Trinity Baptist Church where he had served as a Deacon, and taught Sunday School for many years. He enjoyed Skeet Shooting, fishing, and being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his sister Lynda Hummel. Survivors are his wife of 43 years; Mary (Lord) Smoak, one daughter; Wendi Jackson and her husband Ian, one son; Lance Smoak and his wife Brittany, two grandchildren; Grace and Colin Jackson, four nieces; Donna Webster, Deena Zellers, Susan Burke and Nancy Davis and their families. He also leaves behind his sister in law Debbie Harbin and her family; Marty, Heather, Matthew, Michael and his wife Caylor and their children Grace, Daniel, David, and Hayley Harbin, also his Church family at Trinity Baptist Church and many friends. Viewing for Mr. Smoak will be held on Friday, February 24, 2012 from 5-7 p.m. in the Trinity Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor James Peoples and Pastor Scott Stanland officiating. Burial will be at a later date. The family has requested to please omit flowers and make a contribution to one of the following in memory of Van Smoak; American Heart Association, 3801 NW 40th Terr. Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32606; Trinity Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1099, Keystone Heights, FL 32656 or the Palatka Skeet Club, P.O. Box 1546. Palatka, FL 32178. Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. WALKER DR. KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL 32656. 352-473-3176.www.jonesgallagherfh.com hide