of Wilson, AR
October 9, 1943 - February 19, 2018
Johnny Franklin ''Frank'' Smith, 74, of Wilson, AR passed away Monday, February 19, 2018. Born October 9, 1943 to Jessie Franklin and Johnnie ''Jake'' Smith. As a teenager he started farming and established S & S Farms with his dad at Nodena, AR, which later grew to include his brothers. Family times were happy times, that included hunting, fishing and July 4th BBQ's. As the patriarch of the family, he was loved, respected and will be missed by family and friends. Survivors include daughters: Tammy (Jimmy) Ashley, Niki (Robby) Smith and Lacy (Eddie Fox) Smith; grandchildren: Jade Burns, Franky Williams, Wyatt, Logan and Alexa Ashley, Connor and Tanner Smith, Hannah and Holdan Fox and Haydan Smith; great-grandchildren: Colton and Amelia Burns and Aydyn Roper; sisters: Louella Locklin, Nancy Smith, Barbara (AJ) Smith, Annette Hill and Connie (Maurice) Thomas; brothers: Jerry (Patty) Smith, Felix (Melinda) Smith and Russell (Christina) Smith. He is preceded in death by his wife: Jean (Hill) Smith; his parents; daughter: Lynn Smith.
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Elmer thomas McArty
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Sorry for your loss. I wish I could have been around Frank after we all grew up. Would love to get to see the rest of family.I'm Willie Smith McArtys oldest son. 870-353-2816 let me know how everyone is.
Elmer Thomas McArty
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Sorry to hear of the loss of Frankie. I know we have all lost contact but would love to visit all of my family. Please contact me at 870-353-2816 or 870-464-7512 . Son of Willie Smith , Jessie's sister.
Mack, Donna, Lisa, Theresa (Louella's Children)
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Sending our deepest sympathy on your loss, we are keeping you all in our prayers. We know we did not make it to Arkansas much after we became teenagers but we all have very fond memories of Uncle Frank and the family reunions from when we were younger and more recent visits over the years. He was a great Uncle and we will treasure our memories of him.
Louella Locklin
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. I am deeply saddened on the loss of my brother and that I am not able to be there to support the family. I have many wonderful memories from our childhood years growing up together and many fond memories of family reunions especially the July 4th holidays. It was always good when I could get back home and we could all be together.
Love Louella
Debby McCulley Hill
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Every summer, when school let out, Mom & Dad would load us up in the car and head for Nodena, AR. We loved seeing Grandma & Grandpa Rowe, and playing with Aunt Helen's kids, my cousins.
As an adult I visited once with my son, Justin, and stayed with
Jean & Frank and the four girls. The first time I had fried catfish and hushpuppies was in Jean's kitchen, and back then
(38 years ago) I think Frank caught the fish!!
As I was born in Nodena, I always felt like I was coming home.
Jean and Frank made me feel like I was home.