of Yellville, AR

February 19, 1936 - March 3, 2020

Kenneth Ronald Smith, age 84, of Yellville, Arkansas passed away Tuesday March 3, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Kenneth was born February 19, 1936 in Mull, Arkansas to the late Benjamin Harrison and Alice Idella (Dillard) Smith.

He was very proud to have served four years in the United States Air Force. He met his wife while stationed at Kirknewton Air Force Base in Scotland. He received his law degree from UA law school and practiced law in Marion County Arkansas for almost 50 years and served as an Arkansas State Representative. Mr. Smith served as judge in various courts, he served on the Bank of Yellville Board of Directors, and the Y-S School Board. Kenneth loved his farm raising cattle and turkeys. He was an avid Razorbacks sports fan.

Mr. Smith is survived by his wife Margaret ''Maggie'' Smith of the home; his son Ben Smith (Lori) of Yellville, Arkansas; his daughter Robin Smith Taylor (Don) of Fayetteville, Arkansas; his twin sister Sammie Lane Jefferson of Yellville, Arkansas; three grandchildren: Alec Taylor and Harp Taylor, and Savannah Leigh Smith, all of Fayetteville, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his sisters: Evelyn, Willodean, and Mary, and his brothers: Jessie, Benny, Lee Roy, and Billy Frank.

Visitation will be 12:00 1:00 pm Saturday March 7, 2020 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas.

Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Saturday March 7, 2020 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home Chapel in Yellville, Arkansas with Bryan Jefferson and Scotty Jefferson officiating.

Interment will follow at Nanny Cemetery near his farm.

Pallbearers will be Ken Jefferson, Tim Martin, Steve Martin, Wesley Smith, Gordon Smith, and Wayne Smith.

Memorials may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital, 2000 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Burns Funeral Home
725 North Panther Ave.
Yellville, AR  72687
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com