of Edgemont, AR
November 24, 1946 - August 19, 2021
John David Smith, Sr 74, of Edgemont, AR, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, AR.
John was born in Earle, AR, the son of Leonard A Smith and Fannie Lee Smith (Taylor).
John was a skilled tradesman his whole life and loved to design and build using his God-given talent. John began his career as a Sheet Metal Worker at a very early age. Later, John and Pauline, purchased Hill Creek Marina and also opened Greers Ferry Heat & Air in Greers Ferry, AR
John enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, traveling and attending as many Ole Miss games as he could. John was a hard worker and had a heart of gold. John enjoyed many years of traveling with his family and he enjoyed eating really good seafood. John also enjoyed spending time with his many friends and truly loved his family. John's grandchildren were especially important to him. From attending the ballgames, to teaching them how to drive, to attending their high school events and later their graduations, he was very proud of each one of them. Although he had a VERY special place in his heart for his granddaughter's, watching and coaching baseball with his grandson, Tyler, was his very favorite thing to do. It was his favorite thing, because it gave him the ability to help him and a purpose. He wanted to matter to his family and he touched the hearts of each one.
John is survived by his wife Pauline, son John David Smith, Jr (Amy) Heber Springs, AR, Tina Montgomery (Kevin) Olive Branch, MS and Jennifer Dennis (Steve) Cabot, AR, brother, Leonard Smith (Betty) Clayton, NC, his grandchildren Logan Smith, Savannah Dennis and Tyler Dennis as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard A Smith and Fannie Lee Smith, his sisters Martha Adams, Ola Mae Russell and his brothers Frank Smith, Hamp Smith and Ralph Adams
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19 Condolence(s)
Charles Wyatt
Friday, September 22, 2023
Rest In Peace my Brother, I love you very much, and miss you so so much, I loved all your family and miss them very much
Charles Wyatt
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Sorry that I’m late on responding about John’s passing, I just found this tonight,I miss John so much,we were the best of friends when he lived in Bartlett , we were like brothers , we had so much fun in our younger days, his mom and dad were my second parents, we worked together until he moved to Arkansas I love you my brother , and miss you very much ,God be with you and may you Rest In Peace Amen
James and Marie Flaherty
Sunday, September 12, 2021
We are sorry to hear about John. We will be praying for you and all of the family. James work with John for many years at Walker-J-Walker. Thanks Tina for letting us know.
Henry Brewster
Sunday, August 29, 2021
Heart goes out to family that John leaves. Glad our paths crossed in life from being a friend and us each being customers to each other. Know he has special memories to those that knew him and a dog (Pork Chop) wagging his tail to greet him!
RIP John
sheri ward
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Pauline,
I am so sorry to hear about John....my thoughts and prayers are with you
and your family.....please, if there is anything at all that you need, i'm just
a phone call away..
God Bless You and Your Family
Sheri Ward
Izzy and Sarah
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Izzy and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of John, or as Izzy calls him Papa. Izzy thought of him and looked up to him as being her Papa as well. She has many good memories with him and the family.
Billy RHODES
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
My family sends our prayers for you and your family. John was a good guy . I worked with him for years at Walker J Walker. I know he will be greatly missed.
The Rhodes Family
Robert and Janice Greene and Bill Young
Monday, August 23, 2021
John was a great man. I don't say that lightly. He DID have a heart of gold and would do so much for the people he cared about. John and Pauline have been good friends of ours for many years. We first met the first year they bought the marina. Bill and Jane became good friends of theirs too. These two have touch the hearts and lives of too many people to count. People used to ask us if John and I were brothers...we aren't related by blood, but I will always proudly claim him as my brother.
Izzy and Sarah
Monday, August 23, 2021
Izzy and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of John, or as Izzy calls him Papa. Izzy thought of him and looked up to him as being her Papa as well. She has many good memories with him and the family.
Amy McClanahan
Sunday, August 22, 2021
My love and my prayer for constant peace and understanding in this time goes to the entire family. I know it’s so hard for the kids and grandkids. John was a second dad to me. I grew up being best friends with Jennifer living across the street from John and Pauline. I worked at the marina and basically lived at their house through high school. My dad and John were best friends and worked in the heat and air business together sometimes. I know that John and dad are upstairs telling big fishing stories now together. Last time I was in town, I stopped in to see John and Pauline. I’m so glad that I did. So many memories and laughter and pictures and videos that we have will keep his memory alive. He had an infectious laugh that even now makes me smile thinking about it. Much love to you Jennifer and Pauline and the entire family.
Brian Lyman
Sunday, August 22, 2021
So much and respect for John. He was a great man and a wonderful teacher to many of the youth in the area. Admired by do many of us for his character, integrity and natural willingness to help other. Many prayers as you rest high and in peace. ðŸ™â¤ï¸ðŸ˜¥
Jenny Mann-Brown
Sunday, August 22, 2021
I'm sure you are in heaven, fishing with my dad and Uncle Ernie, and telling each other fish stories like in the old days. Rest well my friend.
Robert and Sherry Knighten
Sunday, August 22, 2021
You will be missed my friend.
God Bless.
Tom and Lana Murphree
Sunday, August 22, 2021
With deepest sympathy for your loss
Wray Collins
Sunday, August 22, 2021
John will be missed by everyone. He was a very talented man and would do anything he could to help everyone around him.
Ernie and Sherry Hunt
Saturday, August 21, 2021
With deepest sympathies. God Bess
Leonard Grant Smith Sr.
Saturday, August 21, 2021
My only brother, Rest In Peace.
You will be missed.
From me and my family. (Leonard Grant Smith Sr, Betty Lou Smith, Leonard Grant Smith Jr, Richard Allen Smith)
Vanessa Mundy
Saturday, August 21, 2021
You are loved and missed. No one can ever fill your shoes-you we’re always caring and supportive and always had the time for anyone who wanted to sit and talk, no matter how busy you were. You had a heart of gold.
Lendell and Glenda Layne
Saturday, August 21, 2021
Go rest high on the mountain my good friend