Very Outspoken Virginia Pastor Has Suddenly Died

A Clarksburg church is mourning the death of a pastor.

According to a Facebook post from Duff Street Church, Rev. Mark Smith, who was a pastor and member of the West Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church, has died.

The post did not offer details on Smith’s death.

“Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with his family, friends and congregation. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in sorrow hope, in death resurrection,” the post states.

The church is open to congregants until 8 p.m. Friday to allow them to go in and offer prayers.

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— Mark Edward Smith (@markesmitty) December 3, 2020

With a heavy heart we share with you of the death of Rev. Mark Edward Smith, a beloved pastor and member of the West Virginia Conference of The United Methodist Church.

Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with his family, friends and congregation. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in sorrow hope, in death resurrection.

The Church will be open this evening from 5 pm until 8 pm for those wishing to offer prayers.