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
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11 Condolence(s)
Glenn W Jones
Saturday, May 30, 2020
I just learned of Kenneth’s passing. We called him Kenneth in law school. He was a good friend of mine for those 3 years and was my Deputy Attorney General for the student body. I practiced law as a litigation attorney in LR and I don’t think that I ever saw him after law school, but I kept up with his career. A great guy who did well in his community and apparently raised a fine family. My condolences to his loved ones.
Billy Gilliland
Saturday, March 7, 2020
Just now learned of Ronald’s passing, hated to hear the bad news. I’ve known Ronald for many years. My condolences to his family. R.I.P.
Loretta Foresee
Friday, March 6, 2020
Thoughts and prayers to the family. So, sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of you.
Tom & Loretta Foresee
Argie Jackson
Fern Nicholson
Friday, March 6, 2020
Maggie, Ben, Robin and family. So sorry. My thoughts and prayers. Through our many years of friendship I considered Kenneth and the family as dear friends. What a good life he lived and loved. It is not possible for me to attend services but please know I am thinking of you.
STANLEY BRIDGMAN
Friday, March 6, 2020
We were room mates in college one semester and lived in the same boarding complex and married students complex at the U of A . I had a truck and moved you all into Terry Village at school.
May God give you peace at this time of loss.
Stan & Maxine
I remember him writing you letters for days when we lived in the same room together. Also I remember him wrecking his 1956 or 57 chev car in the pond east of Fayettville. He was bringing me a gun that I purchased in Yellville. I had to go to the pond and retrieve it.
Lorri
Friday, March 6, 2020
My Uncle Ronald was a fine man and uncle. He was always so giving and kind to our family. I have nothing but fond memories as a kid and later on as an adult. He will be missed by our family but also by our community.
Debra Doshier
Thursday, March 5, 2020
We are so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Katherine Kroening
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Conner Jefferson
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Karen cox
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Kenneth, was,my hero , my friend ans my financial advisor!! I will miss you friend!
Lou Annis Kelley