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Covenant Eyes’ Patrick Smith Remembered

Last Updated: March 8, 2019

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of one of our Covenant Eyes family members. Patrick Smith died in an auto accident Thursday, March 7, near Owosso, Michigan. He is survived by his wife and five children.

Patrick Smith led Covenant Eyes’ largest department, customer service, comprised of 80 employees. He began working as a customer service representative at Covenant Eyes in March of 2012, then became product development manager in 2014, and joined the executive team as vice president of customer service in 2015.

Patrick Smith embodied the essence of Covenant Eyes. When crafting the message of a Covenant Eyes’ video titled “Be Accountable. Be Great,” Patrick was an easy choice to be featured in the video. The video says, “A man of integrity doesn’t just do what he wants. He does what he should.” Those words echo in the hearts and minds of all who knew him and worked with him.  He was loved and honored as an exemplary member of our team, at the forefront of our mission to help those who struggle overcome pornography, or never start.

Gentle, yet courageous. Honest, yet loving. Leader, and servant. Patrick Smith leaves behind a legacy for all of us to emulate. We grieve with the Smith family and offer our love, prayers, and sincerest condolences.

  1. Allen Dvorak

    My sincere condolences. His family will be in my prayers.

  2. Bob Joy

    Patrick, well done good and faithful servant. As a user and promoter of CE for many years, thank you for contributing to my own sexual integrity efforts and for so many others as well.
    Prayers for your family.

  3. Santhosh Henry

    May his Soul rest in peace

  4. Stephanie Lucas

    So sorry to hear this, Patrick and his family are in my prayers.

  5. My prayers are with his family at home and work and all the lives henimpacted through the call to accountability.

  6. Melissa Wheeler

    So sorry to hear this news. I will be praying for his family and his work family. May God give you all comfort in knowing Patrick is some where beautiful and peaceful and will be watching over you all.

  7. Jessica Haan

    Shalom. Praying for peace over all family and friends. In Jesus name.

    Forever grateful for CE and the part you had in making this program so successful. Rest peacefully knowing you have positivity impacted many, many lives.

  8. Lisa Evans

    Our son Tim told us of your tragic loss. It grieves us, and we will pray not only for his family, but for all of you, his coworkers and family-in-the-faith.

  9. Luke Gilkerson

    “…you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem” (Hebrews‬ ‭12:22‬).

  10. GINA

    GOD COVER Patrick’s family

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