of Mountain View, AR
January 2, 2024
Deputy Justin Smith, 60, of Mountain View was shot and killed in the line of duty on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 while serving the people of Stone County. He was born in Holland, Michigan on August 12, 1963 to Billy Joe Smith and Elwanda Smith (Westerfield), but was raised outside of Newport, Arkansas for most of his life.
For those who knew him, Justin was always one to greet you with a smile and he never met a stranger. He loved his family dearly and would go out of his way to help family or friends in need. It was his lifelong dream to serve his community in law enforcement.
Justin spent 24 years serving those around him. Starting as a corrections officer in Jackson and Independence County, and later as Constable and Deputy Sheriff serving Stone County, Arkansas. He had 14 years of service with the Stone County Sheriff's Department.
Deputy Smith loved hunting with family and friends, traveling with his wife and visiting with those he loved. He was great with kids and will be missed by his many grandchildren and all who knew him.
Justin is survived by his wife, Lori, of Mountain View. By his 3 sons, Ash Smith and wife, Emily of Belleville, Illinois, Cory Smith and wife, Kailisa of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas and Jerrod Smith of Newark, Arkansas. And by his 3 stepchildren, Jennifer and husband, Andrew Dickson of Mountain View, Jessica and husband, Jared Gould of Seymour, Missouri and Aaron Laster of Sweet Springs, Missouri. He was ''Pop'' to 14 grandchildren. He is also survived by 4 siblings, Sandra Schultz and husband, Alvin of Orlando, FL, Jo Ann Mullins and husband, Albert of Lake City, Arkansas, Ralph Smith and wife, Kathy of Newport, Arkansas and Bill Smith Jr. and wife, Sharri also of Newport. He is also uncle to numerous nieces and nephews and a beloved cousin to many.
He is preceded in death by his Father, Billy Joe Smith; his mother, Elwanda Smith and his granddaughter, Chloe Dickson.
A memorial reception for family only will be held at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View on Friday, January 5th. Services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, January 6th at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View, followed by a graveside service at Flatwoods Cemetery.
A memorial fund for the family has been set up and donations can be sent to: https://gofund.me/0ca56343
Checks can also be accepted at Centennial Bank in Mountain View.
The family thanks the community for its love and support.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.
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49 Condolence(s)
Audrey Boyd
Monday, January 8, 2024
Rest in heaven
You will be missed and thought of often
our brothers and sisters habe the watch now.
Prayers for blood and blue family
Bob Barham
Monday, January 8, 2024
My sincere sympathy and prayers for Deputy Smith's family and LE family. This is such a tragedy and so senseless. May God comfort your hearts today and in the times to come. God Bless. RIP brother.
Cpl. Bob Barham
AR State Capitol Police (Retired)
Conway Police Department (Retired)
Geremy Owens
Sunday, January 7, 2024
Sending prayers to the family and friends and coworkers.
Dan Johnson
Saturday, January 6, 2024
Words cannot express what a horrible time this is for the Stone CO Sheriff Department family and Deputy Smith family. Thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Stone County during this difficult time!
Betty and Jim Woods
Saturday, January 6, 2024
Our prayers go out to all of your family.
Annette Blackwell
Saturday, January 6, 2024
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the Smith family during this time of need and in the days ahead.
Lisa James
Saturday, January 6, 2024
I am deeply going to miss seeing your face cousin. You will always be one of my favorites … love you always till we met again tell everyone hi for me in heaven ,
Senator Kim Hammer
Friday, January 5, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers for the family and community. “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God.”
Dave & Ester Johnson
Friday, January 5, 2024
Such a tragic loss, we lift his family friends and coworkers up in prayer. This also is so hard on the community dealing with such a senseless loss of such a good man. Condolences to all.
Michael Anderson
Friday, January 5, 2024
Justin,was more like a brother to me than an uncle for sure.he took me everywhere with him. We were hunting fishing,frog gigging.when ever he had a sec.of spare time.He always included my brother and my best friend to tag along. and taking us after church To play basketball.there was never a dull moment when he was around.we were included in everything.He had to put up with us.And he enjoyed us as well. Man, I will definitely miss him.
Roland and Linda Pugh
Friday, January 5, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Justin was a good guy to work with. We are praying for your family.
Kenny & Dianna Thompson
Friday, January 5, 2024
My Friend and Brother, words can't express our sorrow. Our prayers are with his family and Brothers in Blue. I'm sure we will meet again. This world is a little less happy now without you and Patrick being here. God Bless, we miss you.
Eric & Heidi Myers
Friday, January 5, 2024
We are so sorry for this unimaginable loss. Know we are wrapping all of you in our love and prayers....
Miller County Sheriff's Office - Miller County, Arkansas
Friday, January 5, 2024
Our department sends it's sincerest condolences to the Deputy's family, friends and co-workers.
Ruth Bonds
Friday, January 5, 2024
Lori and family our prayers are with you.
Vicky Landers-Watkins
Friday, January 5, 2024
Lori my heart breaks for you and your family! My heartfelt sympathy to you and yours at this sad and difficult time.
Danny & Martha Simmons
Friday, January 5, 2024
This is such a sad tragedy and loss for our community. He would always meet you with a smile. He was always a very positive man. Justin is patrolling the streets of Gold. Praying for his family and the Blue Family ?? He will truly be missed. Prayers for all
Larry & Kathryn Jordan
Friday, January 5, 2024
We have known Justin since he was young, Larry worked at Victor with his Father and were neighbors with his brother. Prayers continue for his family and friends.
Craig Brown
Friday, January 5, 2024
Gone to soon. The class of 1981 Newport Greyhounds will always remember you as one of our litter. Rest well. Once a Greyhound always a Greyhound.
Deanna James
Friday, January 5, 2024
I had the opportunity to work with Justine the last 7 years. When I had to call on Justin for help he always was willing to help and was so inspiring and influential to each kid he was working with and me as well. My prayers are with his family and his family of blue. My prayers are with you all.
Faye and Jim Tindall
Friday, January 5, 2024
Our prayers for Lori and all family and friends
Rowdy and Carrie Ross
Friday, January 5, 2024
So sorry for your loss. We are praying for your family.
Dan & Patricia Stewart
Friday, January 5, 2024
We are so sorry. our prayers are with the family, friends, and our community.
Kathy & Cliff King
Friday, January 5, 2024
Justin was our brother in law for several years and we loved him and still considered him family until God took him home. His smile and hugs will be missed for years by those who knew him.
Our heart goes out to his family, friends and law enforcement family. To know Justin Smith was to love him. Rest in Peace our friend and family.
Rosemary Miller
Friday, January 5, 2024
I have known Justin for 55 years and he was just as sweet and kind as a child to becoming an adult. Justin will always be in our hearts. Rest in peace
Bo McElya
Friday, January 5, 2024
Although I didn't know you, I would like to thank you for your service to your community, and your desire to help others.
I am sending condolences to your family and friends, and pray that God will give them all the peace and comfort that only He can give.
RIP Deputy Smith, now go rest high on that mountaintop and enjoy the rewards of a life well lived.
Carol Wade
Friday, January 5, 2024
I never saw Officer Justin Smith when he was not kind and respectful to people he met including the times I witnessed him on the job and off. He would help people that he saw in need of assistance even when off duty.Heaven's gain is Stone County's loss. I pray his family, coworkers, and friends feel God's presence as they deal with their grief.
Reuben Balentine
Friday, January 5, 2024
I had the privilege of working with Justin he was a very good friend and a very good person he will be missed.
Prayers for his family
Chip and Esther Doss
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Revelation 21:4 - He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
Rose Burroughs
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Thank you for serving Arkansas.
Danny and Brigette Wilson
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Praying
Danny and Brigette Wilson
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Praying
Garry & Brenda Gammill
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Our sincere condolences for justin’s family he will be greatly missed I will miss him always very pleasant to talk to prayers for the family for the days and weeks and months and years ahead County has lost a great man.
Mary Jane Peters
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Praying for the family and friends and all his co workers so sorry for the loss he was a great man
Beau Hardison and Freda Cruse Hardison
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Our hearts and prayers are for your children and your wife as their lives will forever be changed without you in it. Our community is a better place because you chose to serve here.
Doug Brewer
Thursday, January 4, 2024
So very sorry to hear about Deputy Justin. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family as well has his brothers and sisters in Blue.
William And Sharon Giberson
Thursday, January 4, 2024
We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss. Our hearts go out to the families with prayers to sustain during this difficult time. We pray for all who are serving, praying for God’s comfort and strength and protection.
Dawn Branscum
Thursday, January 4, 2024
I got to know Justin when he started working for the Sheriff's Office as I worked at the hospital. He was a wonderful Christian man and did a great job. He was selfless and loved Stone County and protecting the residents. I was honored to call him my friend and my prayers and love go out to his family, his coworkers and all of us who were blessed to call him friend. He made the ultimate sacrifice and will never be forgotten. RIP my friend. Until we meet again in Heaven.
Pat Walsh
Thursday, January 4, 2024
My deepest condolences to Justin's family ... both his family by blood and his family by blue. Justin was always kind, professional, and smiling in all my interactions with him. He cared deeply for his community and I'll always remember him. Rest easy my brother.
Chuck Day
Thursday, January 4, 2024
A very good person and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with the families
Monica & Charles lewis
Thursday, January 4, 2024
We are saddened by the loss of such a fine officer and individual
Crystal Hall
Thursday, January 4, 2024
sending prayers
Lecia Rose
Thursday, January 4, 2024
I can not ever forget how devoted you was was in trying to make mtn. View a more peaceful place. You gave your life to prevent someone else from possibly getting hurt. Thank you for that and I will continue to pray for your whole family. You will be eternally missed
Monica Hart
Thursday, January 4, 2024
My heart mourns for the family, close friends, & all those who closely walked the line of duty daily with Deputy Smith. Each time he placed that uniform upon him and pinned that badge on you prayed God would bring him back home. I know that prayer. I myself have prayed that prayer more times than I wish to recall. With much admiration I thank Deputy Smith for his courageous service for it takes Pride, Integrity, and Guts to be a Law Enforcement Officer. He left this world as a hero, and will not be forgotten.
Tommy and Linda Winn
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Our sincere sympathy to family and love ones. Also condolences to all his brothers and sisters in blue.
We will not forget you b
Johnny and Lynn Rose
Thursday, January 4, 2024
We’re so very sorry for the family and all of Justin’s friends, and the sheriffs office. Justin’s loss will be felt by a lot of people for a long time.
Willie Faye Ivy
Thursday, January 4, 2024
So sorry about Justin, he was always so nice and polite. He was a good Deputy and served our County well. May God Bless his family and his family in Blue at this sad time.
Sheila Wilkey
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Gonna miss him. He was a great guy n officer. I worked with him at the sheriff's office in 2008 in the dispatch room, he was very informative about the job n helped me out. After that everytime he saw me I would get a big smile n hug from him. Gonna miss tht smile. Go rest high Justin.
Johnny and Lynn Rose
Thursday, January 4, 2024
We’re so very sorry for the family and all of Justin’s friends, and the sheriffs office. Justin’s loss will be felt by a lot of people for a long time.