of Heber Springs, AR
June 26, 1942 - December 31, 2020
Austin Dean Smith, 78, of Heber Springs passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020.
He was born June 26, 1942 in Batesville, Arkansas to Austin Thirl and Mildred Gearldene (Sharp) Smith.
Austin enjoyed spending time with his family, watching sporting events on TV, and discussing stocks and bonds financial investments.
Survivors include his son, Leslie Smith (wife, April) of Heber Springs; daughter, Cheryl Lewis (husband, Chuck) of Batesville; four grandchildren, Brittany Smith of Cabot, Cory Smith of Cabot, Ian Roberts (wife, Bo) of Sparks, Nevada, and Kira Cross (husband, Charlie) of Ignacio, Colorado; five great-grandchildren, Aiden Tyler Smith, Lilli Smith, Elyse Roberts, Austin Roberts, and Hunter Cross; great niece, Alice Stanley; as well as other nieces, nephews, and family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia Lynn Smith; daughter, Debora Ann Roberts; and sister, Annia Dell Knatcal.
A private family memorial will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made in his honor to Arkansas Children's Hospital, 1 Children's Way, Little Rock, AR 72202, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 S Danny Thomas Blvd, Memphis, TN 38105, or American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72207.
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23 Condolence(s)
Melanie Hooper
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Cheryl, Chuck and family Prayers for peace and comfort. Melanie Mallory and Myles Hooper
Jan Burrow Qualls
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
So sad to hear of Austin passing He was a good man.You all are in my thoughts & prayers.
Jan Burrow Qualls
Pam and Greg Ade
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Great man who will be greatly missed. Love and prayers to the family.
Raymond FooteSo
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
So sorry to here about your loss. Dean was a good man and will be lost as a friend and family
member.
Jordyn Farmer
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work with Dean. I loved taking care of him. I’m sorry for your loss. Prayersâ¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Robert & Terri Stone. Robert & Mary Stone Jr
Monday, January 4, 2021
Our hearts are broken but we all know Uncle Dean is in a much better place with other loved ones.
Donna Stone
Monday, January 4, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Cherish all fun times & family gatherings. You’ll have those memories forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. All my love, aunt Donna
Louise Hooper
Monday, January 4, 2021
Cheryl, Chuck and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you . God bless you. Love Clay and Louise
Tracy Stanley
Monday, January 4, 2021
So sorry for your loss, he was a good man. Love y’all!
Carolyn Wammack
Monday, January 4, 2021
Cheryl and family, I’m sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Traci Bowren
Monday, January 4, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Prayers f oh r your family during this time.
Lena Walsh
Sunday, January 3, 2021
Dean will be greatly missed. I loved his awesome sense of humor when ever we saw each other. Love and prayers my extended family.
Theresa Burk
Sunday, January 3, 2021
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m so disappointed that I wasn’t able to make it back there for a visit. Love you guys
Sharon Strecker
Sunday, January 3, 2021
I’m so sorry for your loss! I know you had to be daddy’s lil girl, and still are. You have your own guardian angel, again. God bless you my friend!
Love, Sharon
Neasha Smith
Sunday, January 3, 2021
Hugs, prayers. We love youns He was one of a kind.
Judy Branscum
Sunday, January 3, 2021
Cheryl and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Much love to all of you!
Judy
Theresa Tomlinson
Sunday, January 3, 2021
Sending our deepest condolences. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely
Jeff and Theresa Tomlinson
John Roberts
Sunday, January 3, 2021
Austin Dean ,was a good man, he will be missed.
Kristie Hooper Wade
Sunday, January 3, 2021
I'm so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sending love to you.
Kristie Hooper Wade, Jerrad Hooper, Camden Wade and Gavin Wade
Joan Billingsley
Sunday, January 3, 2021
Love and prayers will miss his sharp humor and sparkle in his eyes my favorite nephew
Laura Morris
Sunday, January 3, 2021
Cheryl,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Mark & Laura Morris
Lisa Hill,Greg and girls
Sunday, January 3, 2021
Love to all!
Alan Vickery
Sunday, January 3, 2021
In our thoughts and prayers,
Phyllis, Alan, Paige, & Andrew Vickery