July 18, 1946 - January 22, 2026

Eugene "Par-doo" Smith, 79, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in Lexa, Arkansas. He was born Thursday, July 18, 1946, in Marvell, Arkansas to the late J.R Smith and Mary Louise Wolfe. Eugene was a mechanic at Bruce Ritchey and delivery technician at Cunningham. He enjoyed fishing, camping, word search puzzles, spending time with his grandchildren and his dog, Lily. Eugene was an honored veteran of the United States Army.

Eugene is survived by his son Micheal Smith (Lisa) of Bentonville, Arkansas; daughter, Marsha Hill (Jimmy) of Helena, Arkansas; grandchildren Myranda Gosa, Michaela Smith, Jared Hill, Dylan Hill, Jaide Smith and Micheal Smith; great-grandchildren, Star Workman, Blayze Gosa; great-great grandchildren, Luncinda Workman; brother, Lonnie Smith and a host of nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Kathy Smith, parents; brothers, Ray Smith and Sid Smith.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jared Hill, Dylan Hill, John Gosa, Blayze Gosa, Jeffrey Cothren and Taylor Cothren.

A funeral service honoring the life of Eugene "Par-doo" Smith will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. A visitation will be held prior at 1:00 p.m. Brother Audie Richardson will officiate.

Services will be directed by the staff of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com