Marion Russell Smithart

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Roller McNutt Funeral Home
801 8th Ave
Conway, AR  72032
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
6:00-8:00PM
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
801 8th Ave.
Conway, AR  72032
Thursday, September 3, 2015
10:00AM
Cemetery
Crestlawn Memorial Park
472 Hwy 64 East
Conway, AR  72032
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Vilonia Church of the Nazarene
1054 Main Street
Vilonia, AR  72173
Marion Russell Smithart

of Conway, AR

February 4, 1929 - August 31, 2015

(Marion) Russell Smithart, 86, of Conway went to be with his Lord on Monday, August 31, 2015. He was born Monday, February 4, 1929 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Fred W. and Nancy Helen Davis Smithart.

Mr. Smithart was employed for 33 years by John Deere in Ottumwa, Iowa retiring as an inspector, he was a member of Vilonia Church of the Nazarene. On his birthday February 4, 1959 he married the love of his life, Lois Elaine DeGroot. He was a wonderful dad, papa (saw saw) and an amazing example and legacy.

Celebrating with him in heaven are his parents; his brother, Lester (Bud); and his sister, Irene Holder.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 56 years, Lois DeGroot Smithart; three children, Beth Ann Bullock of Conway; Lora Kay O'Lone (Dennis) of Vilonia and Brian Alan Smithart (Paula) of Madison, Alabama; a sister, Merle Underwood of Normal, Illinois; eight grandchildren, Jeremy (Kari), Jordan (Shelby), Austin, Justin (Lisa), Sarah (Wesley), Sean, Chase and Charlee; five great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Kassie, Khloe, Jack and Madelyn.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 6:00-8:00PM at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway (501)327-7727. Funeral service will be 10:00AM, Thursday, September 3, 2015 at the funeral home chapel with Pastor James Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Crestlawn Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be his grandchildren Jeremy Bullock, Jordan Bullock, Austin Bullock, Justin O'Lone, Chase Smithart and Dennis O'Lone, his son-in-law. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlee Smithart, Sarah Harlan, Sean O'Lone and Wesley Harlan.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial to Vilonia Church of the Nazarene or Hospice Home Care, 2200 S. Bowman Rd., Little Rock, AR 72211.

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Nona Guynn
Western Grove,
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Jordan, Shelby and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May the memories you have of "Saw Saw" bring you comfort and peace. God bless you all. Aunt Nona and Uncle Wes

Sherrie and wayne wise
Madison,
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Praying for u all in your loss may God hold and comfort you

Tammy Burkman & girls
Kingsland,
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Tammi Treece Woolly
Lumberton,
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Brian, so sorry for the loss of your dad!!! Praying for comfort and peace for you and your family. May our loving God wrap his healing arms around you guys at this difficult time. Love you guys!

Vicki Nunn
Paragould,
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

So sorry for your loss. We will keep the family in our prayers..

dan & patty bullock
memphis,
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Saw is walking with Jesus

Lisa Franks
Vilonia, AR
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Beth and Lora, We are so very sorry for your loss. Praying for peace that only He can give and that He will wrap his arms around you and your family.
Scott and Lisa Franks

Dean &Nanci Rothacher
Vilonia, AR
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

We love you and are praying for your family at this difficult time.

Judy Tipton
Greenbrier,
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts to all of the family. Hugs.

Nancy Underwood
Normal, IL
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Cherie
, IL
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

My Uncle "Johnny" is Heavens gain!

jenn and tony degroot
morrilton, AR
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

He was a good man and a wonderful uncle. He will be missed. We are so sorry for your loss.

Angela Moss
Greenbrier, AR
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Praying for your family.

Cathy Hinton
Decatur, AL
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

God has welcomed him with open arms.