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.
As a customer of Covenant Eyes for many years, my heart goes to Mr. Patrick Smith family. Myself an orphan at 8, I’d like to tell Mrs. Smith that I’ve seen no orphan going wrong in life when the parent has left despite his will. Feel consoled by the fact that your children will do great in life as they have a father in Heaven pointed out their way (and yours). Many blessings ahead, Richard Bethencourt.
God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Patrick Smith.🙏
My heart aches for his family!!!! I’m praying!!! Words can’t express….
❤️our condolences
My deepest sympathy on your loss.
Prayers for all of Patrick’s family, friends and colleagues.
He has left a great legacy. More than I’m sure he realized. Praying for his family and friends in their grief and sadness. Thankful we will see him again.
I wanted to send my prayers to covenant eyes as well as the family of Patrick Smith. Thank you for your work and what you do!
It’s with such sadness I write to say, I’m praying for the Smith family and the friends Patrick left behind at Covenant Eyes. At times like these when we don’t understand we can lean into our Father’s loving arms and trust that he is the same good God and Father today he was yesterday.
I will continue to pray for you all and look forward to seeing how God will bring beauty from these ashes.