of Conway, AR
May 9, 1941 - July 31, 2021
Elvis Wayne Smith, 80, of Conway, AR, transitioned from this life July 31st, 2021, after a hard, tough battle with several illnesses. He was born May 9th, 1941, in Little Rock, AR, to L.V. and Bessie Smith. He was a member of Woodland Heights Baptist Church. He was a Baptist minister in churches at Temple Baptist Church (Benton, AR), Keo Baptist Church (Keo, AR), Cocklebur Baptist Church (Ward, AR), and associate pastor at Wooster Baptist Church (Wooster, AR) and Friendship Baptist Church (Vilonia, AR). He received a diploma from Boyce Bible School, an extension of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He loved telling others about Jesus. He served in all of the offices at one time or another at Spring Lake Baptist Assembly. Elvis proudly served in the US Navy and was a strong Razorback & Dallas Cowboy fan.
Elvis was preceded in death by his parents, son Martin Dane Smith, older sister Jeanette Vaughn Cobb, and younger brother James Edward (Pedro) Smith.
Left to celebrate his life are his wife of 58 years, Annie R. (Punkin) Martin Smith; sons Doug Smith (Kelly) and Chad Smith (Traci), and the love of his life 5 grandchildren: Marli, Mason, Jonah, Caleb and Sarah; his surviving siblings Becky Bar, Dale Smith (Sherry), and Terry Smith (Trena); several nieces and nephews; as well as sisters-in-law Pam Smith and Louise Folsom.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Compassion Center of Little Rock, AR.
His Celebration of Life service will be held at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, AR on Friday, August 6th at 2pm. Due to Covid restrictions, masks are required.
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36 Condolence(s)
Nadine and Bill Ables
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Love you sister, and your beautiful family.Praying for all of you.He was the best pastor anyone could ever have.He gave us a foundation that was solid.We love you and will never forget the love and sacrifice your family made to spread the gospel.
Paul and Florence Sowell
Sunday, August 8, 2021
Mrs. Annie , so sorry for your loss. Bro. Elvis was a wonder person. We enjoyed him very much at Friendship Baptist. Prayers for the family.
Phyliss Fry
Friday, August 6, 2021
My dear sweet Annie, I am so very sorry to hear about your husband. May God grant you peace and comfort during this time. I so missed you this past year at Bible Study.
Rebecca Shelly
Friday, August 6, 2021
Going to miss Uncle Elvis Wayne very much. All my love, Punkin!
Harry Black
Friday, August 6, 2021
Brother Elvis has been a friend and pastor to me and my family (even pastors need a pastor). I am sad for those of us he has left behind, but so happy for him to be free from his pain, sickness and frailties. I am glad that he gets to see many of those he led to Christ and, most of all, he gets to see his Savior face to face. I am praying for you, dear family members.
Gary and Lisa Walter
Friday, August 6, 2021
We know how much you will miss him but find comfort in that he is rejoicing in heaven with the Lord. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Gary and Lisa
Donna Hoffmon
Thursday, August 5, 2021
So sad to here of the passing of Elvis. As a kid I spent a lot of time n the Smith home. Elvis was 6 years older than me so he wasn’t home a lot. I loved spending time with this sweet family. In 1981 Elvis did the ceremony at my wedding. My husband went to heaven recently. I am sure they hav been visiting since he got home. It won’t be long until w will all be there together. What a glad reunion that will be. To the family my prayers are with you!
Melissa M (Craig) Teer
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Bro. Elvis was a wonderful pastor and had a great influence on my life as a Young Christian. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time.
Ceceilia Norman
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Annie. Just heard about your dear Elvis. I am so sorry. Will be keeping you in my prayers. Since I have not been able to stay for church I have missed seeing you.
Bridgette Williams
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Sending my condolences to you and your family .
Bridgette Williams
Gary Morris
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Punkin and family : I pray for comfort at this difficult time. Bro Elvis was so very special to us. He led Virginia to Christ and helped me understand what Lordship of Christ meant. I remember when we first came to Temple Baptist because Cynthia (who was only 5) really related to him and was comfortable with him. He had that effect with children. And that’s special! I am sure Virginia gave him a big hug when he arrived in Heaven. Love you guys!â¤ï¸
Tommy and Verna Dame
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
This has got to be the Elvis Smith we knew years and years ago. Wife with the name "Punkin" just doesn't come around every day. We hope you remember us from Barnett when our oldest was a newborn. We moved from there to Mena a month or two after she was born. We had one more. She was born when her sister turned 8. It sounds like you folks led the life of a pastor. We did too! Tom became a minister around 1990 while we lived in Arkadelphia to finish school. He served several churches as Music and Youth and then He pastored Shannon Hills First for 9 years before retiring (he was not a young man when he chose to become a minister) We are currently members at Geyer Springs. Please let us hear from you, Punkin. We would love to hear how your family is doing. Bless Elvis, the picture of him in our head is not the picture in the obit. It is one around 40 years younger! God bless you and your family, we know this is a hard time for you.
Jerry & Sandy May
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Annie, we were so sorry to hear of Bro. Elvis's passing away. He was such a blessing to us on Wednesday nights at Friendship. God blessed him with more years than he probably expected....because of his health concerns. I know how much your family will miss him. We are praying for you and know he is having the best time in eternity with the Lord and those who have proceeded him. Sending our love.
Becky Prewitt
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Becky and family so sorry to hear about Elvis. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Larry Merriweather
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
God bless you Punkin. Elvis Wayne was always one of my favorites in the fam. I won’t be able to attend due to recent surgery, but you know how much I cared for Elvis. We are always here for you!
Tom and Donnie Sue Eubanks
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Punk in and boys,
Our heart is heavy knowing what a loss you have endured but with your faith I’m sure you are rejoicing that Elvis is now home with the Lord and is enjoying all the things the Lord promised him. I need to tell you in case Louise hasn’t, that Donnie is bedfast and I am with her 24/7 except for the trips I have to make to the Doctors and to the grocers as necessary. Know that we love you and will remember you in our prayers. Take care.
Sandee and Rick Reynolds
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Prayers for comfort. We love you and know you will always have great memories of Elvis. We sure do. He was a man of God.
Sondra & Ed Powers
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
It was such a joy to know him and really miss his fellowship over the past year because of Covid. We know he is making Jesus laugh right now!
Lew Sorrells
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
So sorry.
Sherry Brewer
Monday, August 2, 2021
I am so thankful God merged our, Lenny's and my own, path with Elvis'.
Serving together on missions in Mexico hos passion for God and joy were such a witness of the love of Christ within him. He was as unique and wonderfully unexpected as his green beans.
Heavens gain is simply adding to the reasons I am excited when I think of going home. I don't have the shot that says I can travel abroad on this side of eternity but I've got Jesus and a one way ticket to my dream destination which I, like Lenny and like Elvis, carry in my heart.
Elvis, I beat you to Mexico but you beat me home. See you soon brother,
Sherry
Laura Lovell
Monday, August 2, 2021
It's very difficult to put into words of how Bro Elvis guided me through some of life's journey with Jesus.
I was blessed to be Baptized by Bro. Elvis.
Mrs. Punkin I'm sorry for your loss. But I am happy that Bro. Elvis is truly home.
May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.
Love in Christ,
Laura Lovell
Justin and Virginia Craft
Monday, August 2, 2021
We were so sorry to hear about Elvis. We are proud to call him pastor and friend. We love you and will be Praying for you and your family. Love Justin and Ginny
Candice Sneed
Monday, August 2, 2021
I have the utmost respect for Brother Elvis. He pastored me through the hardest years, teenage! What an incredible mentor. And to Ms Punkin, I love you and appreciate you sharing this man with so many! I will be in prayer for the family.
Doris Toler
Monday, August 2, 2021
Mrs. Annie, please accept my deepest sympathy. Glenn and I thought so much of Bro. Elvis. Love you.
Vickie james
Monday, August 2, 2021
Sure loved Mr. Elvis. He will be missed but Heaven will rejoyce
Brian Guge
Monday, August 2, 2021
Elvis Smith was a very good man that will be dearly missed, I always enjoyed talking to him when he would come by Austin Brothers tires , Rest In Peace Elvis.
Julie Goodnight
Monday, August 2, 2021
Elvis was such a joy to visit with when he would stop by and drink coffee and eat donuts at the Shoppe with his buddies
We will miss that smile and sense of humor.
But we all know that we will see you againâ¤ï¸
Joe and Pat Howerton
Monday, August 2, 2021
We consider ourselves privileged to call this man our friend. He was a true treasure and a strong Christian witness. He will be missed, but I'm sure heaven is brighter.
Greg Rettig
Monday, August 2, 2021
It has been my privilege to love E. Smith and to know he loved me back.
We're praying for you and the kids Miss Punkin.
kayla Davis
Monday, August 2, 2021
Will miss bro Elvis he was such a encouragement and a prayer Warrior in my life love him a lot love and praying for you Mrs Annie and the rest of the family
Mickey Cox
Monday, August 2, 2021
I heard a big sigh of relief from the fish of Upper,Middle and Lower Crooked lakes of the White River National Wildlife Refuge (WRNWR) and then became aware of Bro. Elvis joining his fishing partners that Jesus ran around with. Bro. Elvis was a fisher of fish and men, I’ll miss him.
Frank Thurman
Monday, August 2, 2021
Dear Friend and brother in Christ. Will miss him greatly.
Praying for his family.
Dick Avey
Monday, August 2, 2021
Elvis was a dedicated servant of the Lord Jesus and God used him to impact many lives for Him. I had missed him since he left Cocklebur
Bob fason
Monday, August 2, 2021
What can I say about my good friend Elvis . I loved him dearly and he was a great servant of God and lived a life for a pattern for those that knew him. I know you will miss him Mrs. Annie but we know we shall see him again . You know if you need anything you can call on me and Pam . In the love of Christ Bob and Pam Fason
Joe Craft
Monday, August 2, 2021
I TRULY ENJOYED ELVIS SENSE OF HUMOR AND ABOVE ALL HIS COMIYYMENT TO AND LOVE O CGRIST.
Janet Rettig
Monday, August 2, 2021
Bro Elvis is in some of my happiest and favorite memories. The mark he left is a great one on this world, and because of this he'll never really be gone. My deepest condolences to you during this time—please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything."
We love you Miss Annie and Elvis.