Don G. Smith, Sr., passed away Monday, March 24, 2025.
He was born February 8, 1942, in Sulphur Rock to Roy A. Smith and Laura E. (Pretty) Smith.
Don wanted to make sure everyone was taken care of and was always willing to lend a hand. He was a hard worker who loved his family and his cat, Garfield. He worked in the lumber business, at Arkansas Poultry, and in his later years, he mowed lawns. Don loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing, working in the garden, and piddling.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, whom he married May 28, 1966, Barbara (Sherrill) Smith of the home; three sons, Donald G. Smith, Jr. (Donna) of Batesville, Ronald G. Smith of Batesville, Russell G. Smith (Abbi) of Melbourne; one brother, Marvin Smith of Texas; five grandchildren, Lauren Bentley (Matthew), Hannah Alvarado (Marcus), Wyatt Smith; Nora Smith, and Ryder Smith; six great-grandchildren, Athena, Arabella, Ares, Chloe, Zoey, and Kimber, as well as several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, James, Harold, Kenneth, and Myron Junior Smith, and one sister, Grace Parish.
Pallbearers are Donald, Jr., Ronald, Russell, and Wyatt Smith, Chris Pretty, and Bill McGaha. Honorary pallbearers are William Smart, Stan Fullerton, Brandon Webb, and Bill Baker.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Mac’s Chapel Cemetery in Sulphur Rock under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home with Darrell Liles officiating.
Memorials may be made in his honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105, or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
