of Pyatt, AR
November 25, 1949 - February 2, 2021
Richard Smith (Rick) went to be with our Lord February 2, 2021. Husband of 40 years to Sheri, father to sons Kenneth Smith of N. Little Rock, and Keith Smith of Pyatt. Step father to Ron Chen of Frederick, Md., Laura Lemanski of Greenbrier, Arkansas. Brother to David of Wisconsin and Norman of Tennessee. Grandfather to Kyrstin Smith, 10 step grandchildren and 1 step greatgrandchild.
Rick was predeceased by his parents, a sister, and his stepson John Chen. Rick was born in Washington, DC, graduated Wheaton High School class of 1967. Moved the family to Pyatt in 1984 where he worked for Bruno-Pyatt School, and built and ran the Phillips 66 Mart in Pyatt. He was with the Pyatt Fire Dept. He loved hunting arrowheads, and playing his Martin guitar wherever he could.
Instead of sending flowers, we ask that you do a random act of kindness or help an unfortunate soul (specifically children in need) in his name.
Graveside service for Richard will be 2:00 pm Saturday February 6, 2021 at Patton Cemetery near Pyatt, Arkansas.
Arrangements are by Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville.
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8 Condolence(s)
Norman Smith
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
I'm so grieved that I did not make amends we should have been best friends. Please forgive me. You told me much wisdom but I didn't want to listen. I know you wanted to make me strong. I love you Rick!!!
Stephen L Ellis
Monday, June 7, 2021
Condolences to the family. May you RIP!
Neil Evangelista
Saturday, June 5, 2021
Sorry to see him go too soon...
Patricia Rossiter
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
The Lord is calling alot of friends home this year. Lots of voids in the world. Thank you RIck for all your help and much love to your family and to Sheri.
Annette George DeLong
Friday, March 26, 2021
I remember the first Martin guitar he bought and what beautiful music he made. He was loved and will be missed.
Jeith
Monday, February 15, 2021
Will miss you dad
Terry Wilson
Thursday, February 11, 2021
He was a good man he will be missed
Laurie
Thursday, February 4, 2021
RIP My friend you will be sadly missed