of Helena, AR
August 18, 1938 - April 15, 2015
Alfred ''Buddy'' Smart, 76, of Helena, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in Helena. Mr. Smart was born August 18, 1938 at Helena to the late Dewey and Bertha Bradley Smart. He served in the Army Reserve, was a retired loan officer and Vice-President for Southern Bancorp of Helena-West Helena, member of the Helena-West Helena Rotary Club, and a member of West Helena Baptist Church.
Mr. Smart is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dollie Catlett Smart of Helena; daughter-in-law, Nena Smart of West Helena, Arkansas; three grandchildren, LaDonna Johnston (Blake), Misty White (Brad), and Garrett Allan Smart; six great-grandchildren, Leslie, Austin, Curtis, Kyle, Sydnee and Miya; niece, Amy Stanberry; and great niece and nephew, Hannah and Tyler.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Allan Smart; brothers, Oscar, Pete and Robert Smart; and a sister, Jessie Mae Darnall.
Funeral services for Alfred ''Buddy'' Smart will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2015 at the West Helena Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Reverend Steven Williams will officiate. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are Larry Smart, Blake Johnston, Brad White, James Warren, Jason Turner and Michael Smart.
Honorary pallbearers are Garrett Smart, Jason Webster, Brent Harris, Jerry Robertson, Howard Taylor, Buddy Ray and members of the Jerry Clark Sunday School Class.
Memorials may be made to the West Helena Baptist Church, 702 Plaza Street, West Helena, Arkansas 72390.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena (870) 572-2571.
Mrs. Dollie , I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Buddy! I will keep you in mu prayers.
Valerie Wilkinson McMickle
Buddy will be missed by all, thinking of your family at this sad time.
Aunt Dolly: I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Buddy. I just want you to know that I love you. May God be with you in your time of need. Take care of yourself.
Love, Donna Ann & family
Mr Buddy was the BEST!!!
No matter where he was, it was always FUN!
He would make you laugh no matter what.
He never met a stranger and always had the other parties best interest...no matter what their past, he didn't judge!
Great gentleman, father, grandfather, business man
who will be missed.
Love you Miss Dolly! Prayers for you and the family.
Kelly Rottinghaus
I will miss this sweet man so much at Football time. He will have the best seat in the house. Praying for Dolly and Family. Love Henry and Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Dolly, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time~~~treasure the good memories you have ~~they live on and keep us going. ~~~Betty
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Edna.
Dear Dolly,
My prayers and thoughts are with you. Buddy will be missed by all. God's comfort for you.
Cindy Hanley
From the time I was 6 years old until the age of 12, Buddy Smart, or Big Daddy as I affectionately called him, was the man that every little girl needed in her life. He protected me from the evils in this world, he taught me valuable life lessons, and he loved me unconditionally. He was probably one of the kindest, most loving men that I have ever known, and I know he will be missed by many. Love and Prayers for you Momma Dolly. I wish I could be there with you today, but I'll see you soon.
Regina
Dollie I am so sorry about Buddy's passing. He was a very good man and provider. You had many good years together. If I ever get to Helena I am going to call you and we will go out for lunch. Loveyou and take care of yourself, Judy
Miss Dolly and Family,
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Buddy was not only our banker for many years but also a good friend. We, along with so many others, will miss him. God Bless You All
Aunt Dollie so sorry to hear about Uncle Buddy. Will keep you in my prayers.
God be with you, Dolly. I cannot imagine what you're going through. Please call me if I can help at all. Have always thought a lot of both of you. I remember the days on Baldwin Street when our families were friends and neighbors You and Buddy both were so nice to us kids and our families spent time together those early years. Never have forgotten. Great couple, loving couple. Georgia Dilley Lynn
Dolly, we are so sorry for your loss. Buddy was a good friend of ours. Bill and Buddy shared some great times hunting rabbits with their beagle hounds. They both enjoyed hearing a good race. He will be missed!
Mrs. Dolly,
I am so sorry about Mr. Buddy. He was a very sweet man. Love and prayers to you and your family.
Mrs. Dolly,
I am so sorry about Mr. Buddy. He was a very sweet man. Love and prayers to you and your family.
Dolly, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Went to school with Buddy and hung out with him in the good old 50's.
Dolly you are in our thoughts and prayers. Buddy was a dear friend and always a Gentleman. Love Jim & Diane Mayer
Ms. Dolly,
Mom and I are very sorry to hear about Mr. Buddy. He was a very sweet man. We will come to visit the next time we are in town. Love Ya.
Mrs Dolly, I'm sorry to hear about Mr Buddy. He was a good man with a big heart. He will be missed but not forgotten. You are in my thoughts and prayers. JoJo,your UPS driver
Dolly, Joe and I were so sad to hear of Buddy's passing. He was such a great person. Our prayers are with you and your family but remember he is in a better place and in God's hands. Buddy has been a friend since his Joyner Grocery days, he always made us kids laugh. We are here for you if you ever need anything at all. I will miss all of our great conversations. We love you. Joe/Stephanie Murphy
Mrs. dolly and family. We are praying that God surrounds you all with his comfort and strength as you go thru this most difficult time! May God bring to your memory all the years together! He was such a fun person and you two were so meant for each other, a wonderful love story for all to see!
I am so sorry to hear about Buddy. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless. R.I.P. Buddy
Dolly, we are so very sorry to hear about Buddy. He was a wonderful friend and classmate and our thoughts and prayers are for you and your family. With love, Harry and Nancy Wooten
I first met Buddy Smart in 1970 when his niece, Patsy Smart married my brother in law, Johnny Cox. Buddy Smart was a great friend & financial adviser. He might be gone but he will never be forgotten.
Mrs. Dolly I'm sorry to hear about Mr. Buddy ! Never new a better man he will be missed by many. Love you ,Gary
Mrs.Dollie & Family, Our sincere condolences and prayers for each of you. Praying God will wrap his arms around each of you and console you as only he can.
DOLLIE. I was so sad when I heard about Buddys death. We go back to seventh grade and He was always one of the nice guys that you were proud to call FRIEND.He wi be greatly missed by a lot of people . Prayers for you ........
Dearest Dolly,
We are so sorry to read of Buddy's passing. We
both send our most sincere sympathy to you and
the family. We have many good memories of Buddy and also of both of you together. You were always very special friends when we lived
there. We have thought of you many times through the years. May God bless you and keep you safe and give you the peace and comfort that you need at this time. Please remember that we love you. He will be greatly missed by
many and everyone who knew him.
Our love, Ramona and Ed Rose
Special memories of Mrs Dollie and Mr Buddy. Love and prayers to you and all of your family. Condolences from Jim Epes as well.
So sorry for your loss
So very sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. Going to. Is that smile and laugh
Mrs. Dolly,
Our thoughts go out to you and your family. We hope you will have peace knowing Buddy will no longer be in pain. We will miss him.
May God Bless, One of my oldest and Dearest friends...From the Joyner City Market days til now...May GOD BLESS
Aunt Dolly and family,
Please know we are praying for you all..Jebb thought the world of Uncle Buddy and much as we all did! He was a wonderful man with a huge heart! See you soon!
Dollie and family, I was so shocked to here of Buddy's passing. I will always remember him as a gentle giant. He had a huge heart that showed love to all he met, especially the children. He loved you so much and I know you will miss him terribly. Please rely on your faith and the knowledge that he is now resting in God's arms with no more pain and suffering. May God bless and comfort you - Prayers for you all.
Dolly, I was so sorry to hear about Buddy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
we are so sorry about your loss. Buddy is a great man who cared about everyone. Please know you are in our prayers. We were blessed to know him and his love for ball and all the people in the community. Everyone knows who Buddy Smart is. We are thankful to know him. Really enjoyed the times we had Coaching togetherNever forget the Good times we Had. All our Love, God Bless!
My thoughts and prayers are with you.you always fed me Flossie.
Dolores Pankey
Mrs. Dolly and family,
So Sorry for your loss. Will be praying for you.
Dolly, I was shocked and so very sorry to hear of Buddy's death. My prayers and thoughts will certainly be with you.
June
Dollie,
Joe and I are both saddened by the loss of Buddy. I know you are totally lost without him. You know how we loved Buddy and how I liked making you jealous by giving him sugars! If you need anything at all, you call me, please. I will be happy to take you to run your errands or anything else you might need.
We will be praying for you and the rest of your family. May you find some peace and comfort in the fact that he is in heaven.
He will be missed by many of us.
We love you.
Joe and Rita King
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Mr. Buddy was such a special man. I remember waiting on him and Mrs. Dolly many times when I was a waitress at the Dairy Maid at Barton and speaking with him at the bank. I am saddened at his passing, but I know he is in a better place now.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Mr. Buddy was a great man he will surely be missed. I always knew if I had a financial problem I could go and talk to him he never steered me wrong