Edgar "E. T." Taplar Smith

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Massey home
108 N. E. 6th
England, AR  72046
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
4-6:00 P.M.
I served in the Army.

Edgar "E. T." Taplar SmithI am a Veteran.

of Whitehall, AR

January 18, 1943 - August 3, 2023

Edgar Taplar ''E. T.'' Smith, Jr., 80, of Whitehall, Arkansas went to his Heavenly home on August 3, 2023. He was born January 18, 1943 to the late Edgar Taplar, Sr. and Emily Inez Russell. E. T. was preceded in death by his siblings, Floyed Smith, Hardy Smith, George Smith, Jerry Smith and Nancy Smith. E. T. is survived by his children, Tap (Kerry) Smith of Sadler, Texas, Tobi (Curtis) Massey of England, Arkansas and Stacy (Tammy) Smith of North Carolina; his grandchildren, Jordan, Shelby, Nikki and Parker Smith, Colton (Leksi) Massey, Emily Massey, Samantha and Landon Smith; great-grandchild, Kreed Massey; siblings, Bruce Smith, Martha Fordor, Phillip Smith, Mary Young and Jean Fortenberry and special family friends-The JR Brown Family.
E. T. was a loving father, grandfather, sibling and friend. He served his country proudly as a member of the U. S. Army during the Vietnam war. E. T. later retired from the Pine Bluff Arsenal-all while raising three kids on his own. His happiest days were spent in the garden, at the flea market and with his family. E. T. was a collector of all things and left his family with many treasures.
E. T. will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. The family will receive guests on Tuesday, August 8th from 4-6:00 P.M. at 108 N. E. 6th Street in England, Arkansas.

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Beverly Clark
Quitman, AR
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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Tobi and Curtis and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. always keep the memories shining

Missy Brown
Pine Bluff, AR
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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Deanna Alexander
Pine bluff, AR
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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

ET was a sweet man . He was polite to the lady's at JRBrowns moving. He will be missed. Rest in peace ET Smith.

Bobby Earnest
Whitehall, AR
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Monday, August 7, 2023

Love and prayers from my family to yours.
Ed was always his own man and did the best he could. ❤️🙏🙏🙏

Dee Kindrick
WHITE HALL, AR
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Sunday, August 6, 2023

To the family, he so loved the outside, his horse's an rabbits of the past, always could find him at the flea market or at Jones feed, visiting, walking with his trusted walking stick,
Prayers to the family an blessings, just remember as long as you keep his memories in your heart you will always have him with you

Lester Roberts
Whitesboro, TX
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Sunday, August 6, 2023

Prayers to the Family

Larry Miller
Polo, IL
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Sunday, August 6, 2023

May ET rest in peace. Prayers to the family.

Kay Hankins
White Hall,, AR
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Saturday, August 5, 2023

Love and prayers for all his family and friends, he is gone but never forgotten,

Sincerely Kay Hankins

Kay Hankins
White Hall,, AR
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Saturday, August 5, 2023

Love and prayers for all his family and friends, he is gone but never forgotten,

Sincerely Kay Hankins

Kay Hankins
White Hall,, AR
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Saturday, August 5, 2023

Love and prayers for all his family and friends, he is gone but never forgotten,

Sincerely Kay Hankins

Paula Dailey
Whitehall, AR
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Saturday, August 5, 2023

With love
John and Paula Dailey

Bob and Sarah Bonham
Castle Hayne, NC
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Saturday, August 5, 2023

Praying for the Smith Family during this time of beaverment.

Beth Holcomb
sheridan, AR
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Saturday, August 5, 2023

So sorry for your loss he was a good man !

Gail and Billy Wagoner
Hot Springs, AR
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Saturday, August 5, 2023

Tobi and family,

Billy and I are sending our heart felt condolences! Keeping you all in our prayers! God Bless ❤️😘❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Billy and Gail Wagoner

Shelby Lynn Smith
Sadler, TX
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Saturday, August 5, 2023

May you rest in peace Granddad. ❤️