of Damascus, AR
April 18, 1941 - June 11, 2025
Odis Dean Smith, 84, of Damascus was called home by his Lord on June 11, 2025. He was born at home in Conway to Owen and Modenia Smith. He grew up in Wooster where he attended The Wooster School and later graduated from Greenbrier High School in 1959. Following graduation, he made a career working for the local pipefitters union. Odis Dean married Sharon Lee Klein on November 16, 1962. Together they established a loving home where they raised their three sons, Danny, Paul, and David and hosted countless friends and family through the years. Odis Dean and Sharon served the Lord in music ministry for 37 years, an example that many in the family have followed. In 1960, Odis Dean began his service to our country by enlisting in the Army National Guard, where he served for 6 years. Then from 1976-2001, he served in the Arkansas Air National Guard where he retired as a Master Sergeant. He was a devoted husband, loving father, doting grandfather, and loyal friend. Odis Dean will be remembered for his love for and service to the Lord, his dedication to his family, and his sweet spirit.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Owen Darrell Smith and Oma Modenia Smith. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 62 years, Sharon Smith, sons, Danny Smith, Paul (Connie) Smith, David (Jeanie) Smith, sisters, Marilyn (Lyn) Tubbs, Judy (John) Atkinson, brother, Randy (Gloria) Smith, 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family appreciates the outpouring of love and support during this time of bereavement.
Visitation will be from 6pm to 8pm on Friday, June 13th at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Funeral services will be at 2pm, Saturday at Wooster First Baptist Church, with Pastors Adam Leonard and Bill Griffith officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Wooster.
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27 Condolence(s)
Betty Thurman
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Dean will be missed by many, I'm glad to have many memories and I cherish them. God bless his family and friends and give them peace!
Charlsie McBride
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Jim and I send our condolences to all the family.
Dorothy (Stewart) Morlan
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Sharon I am so sorry. May God wrap all of you in His tender mercy. Love 💕 and prayers to all. Love Dorothy ❤️🙏
Alli Harrison Doney
Saturday, June 14, 2025
You will all be in my thoughts and prayers throughout the coming days
Shelly Mahan- Thomas
Friday, June 13, 2025
Sharon, P.D., David, and Danny,
My deepest condolences for you all. May God wrap you in His living arms and console beyond all understanding.
Barbara Ann Tyler Jackson
Friday, June 13, 2025
Sharon, I am so sorry to hear this. You and your family are in my prayers...
Lisa and Bob Duckworth
Friday, June 13, 2025
Odis was a good man. He always had something positive to say and led by example. We will miss him. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Bobby sellers
Friday, June 13, 2025
My family(Scott/Stacey/Shelley) All send our condolences and Love to the family. Sharon and Dean had 62 years of love which was evident to their faith and stewardship. My fondest memories of Dean were in our years together in the National Guard.
Roger & Valerie Andrews
Friday, June 13, 2025
I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for God's comfort for you during this difficult time.
Claretta Pruitt Walker
Friday, June 13, 2025
I am so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Odis Dean was a wonderful man. I loved his song leading at church. I have such fond memories of him and your whole family. Please know you are in my prayers and thoughts.
Jean and Andrew Patterson
Friday, June 13, 2025
Odis Dean was a kind and Godly man and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this difficult time.
Cheryl Nicholson
Friday, June 13, 2025
We all loved and adored Uncle Dean. Glad he's not suffering anymore. Love all of you!
David E Scott
Friday, June 13, 2025
Leta Carolyn Stroud
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Dear Sharon and Family:
I'm so sorry for your great loss. May the Lord give you His strength, His courage, and His great peace that passes all understanding.
Donnie & Shelby Sumner
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Our prayers are with family and friends.
Bonita Holley Howland
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Im so for your loss..He was a great and loving man...my love and prayers fir each of you...
Debbie Harrison
Thursday, June 12, 2025
He was my favorite! My prayers for the whole family!
Debbie Walter
Thursday, June 12, 2025
I’m so sorry to hear this. It was a joy to attend church with him and Sharon at Cove Chapel. The singing and piano music was a blessing. Prayers and love to you all.
Greg Turney
Thursday, June 12, 2025
James Paul and Shirley Pollard
Thursday, June 12, 2025
My dear Sharon and Family, I know your hearts are broken and there is a void that can’t be filled. I know Dean is no longer suffering, but is now at peace. He was a good husband and a family man who loved you all. You have a treasure of 62 years of memories with him plus a bonus amount with your family. Cherish them.
I pray that God will hold you all close and give you comfort during this time.
Much love to you all.
James Paul and Shirley
Les Smith
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Dear Danny and Families:
I’m so very sorry to hear this. Y’all are in my thoughts and prayers.
With Love and Prayers .
Les
Willie McMahan
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Will always remember one of my favorite cousins and the great and fun summers that we spent many of together growing up.
Marcella Fulmer
Thursday, June 12, 2025
My love and condolences !!
Eddie Hightower
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Sympathy to all the family. Otis was a dear friend
Eddie Hightower
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Sympathy to all the family. Otis was a dear friend
Eddie Hightower
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Sympathy to all the family. Otis
Betty Wilson Rawlings
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Sharon and family, I am so sorry about you losing Odis. He was a great man and I considered him a friend. He was always good at him job and never missed a chance to speak about the Lord. My prayers go out to all of you. 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️Betty