of Rose Bud, AR
December 16, 2004 - June 13, 2019
Brander Mavrick Smith, 14, of Rose Bud, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 13, 2019 while doing what he loved at Smith Arena, with a rope in his hand. He was practicing for his upcoming National Finals in Huron, South Dakota and Guthrie, Oklahoma. He had determination to win a National Championship title but instead he won something greater, his wings! Brander touched many lives and will be missed but never forgotten.
He was born on December 16, 2004 in Searcy, Arkansas. Brander had a heart of gold; he was always concerned for others. Brander loved Jesus and attended Crossroads Cowboy Church. He was a member of many rodeo associations, including ATRA, AJHRA, and CALBRA. When he wasn't in the rodeo arena, you could find him hunting, playing basketball, or spending time with family and friends.
Brander is survived by his parents, Bo and Danielle Smith and sister, Lariette Smith, grandparents, Preston and Sheila Smith, Uncle Chris (Nesha) Smith all of Rose Bud; Aunt Melanie (Robert) Clayton of Harrison, MI; and Uncle Ritchie (Autumn) Smith of Drasco, AR. He is also survived by cousins, Alex (Victoria) Jenkins, Jalyn Smith, Owen Clayton, Easton Smith, Jessica (Cameran), Chloe, Chase Evans, Nicole (Kevin), Kamren, Landon Bryan and several great uncles , great aunts, cousins and friends.
Brander is preceded in death by grandparents Ronnie and Betty Smith of Rose Bud.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Smith Arena in Rose Bud. The funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2019 at Crossroads Cowboy Church in El Paso, Arkansas under the direction of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Searcy.
Special thanks to all Brander's family, including rodeo family and friends for all the love, prayers, and support.
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134 Condolence(s)
The Hanners Family
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Brander was a fine young man. We are all sad to see him go but God needed him more then we did.
Mr.& Mrs. Jimmy Buck
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
So sorry to hear about your loss. May God give you all the peace,and comfort that you need now,and in the future.
The Wooley Family
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Prayers for Y’all in this rough time❤️
God has a reason for allowing things to happen. We may never understand His wisdom, but we simply have to trust His will. -Psalm 37:5
Theresa Vaughan
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Pryor for your family
Lynette Day
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Sad to hear this. My thoughts and Prayers are with all the family and friends at this time.
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Davis
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
So sorry for your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Baker
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Prayers are being said by our family for yours. We are very sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you.
Westan Grantham
Monday, June 17, 2019
The legacy that Brander left behind in his few short years here on Earth is absolutely breathtaking. I’m praying for your family constantly. Y’all did a wonderful job raising such an amazing young man.
Anna Simpson
Monday, June 17, 2019
Keep the Smith Family in prayer today.
Jason Wilf & Beth Duch
Monday, June 17, 2019
Prayers🙏🏻
Judy Waters (Watson)
Monday, June 17, 2019
So sorry for your loss.
Watson family
Monday, June 17, 2019
Love y'all Smith family y'all have our prayers fly high Brander ur much loved
Nelda English
Monday, June 17, 2019
Praying for you all at this most difficult time. Our sincerest sympathy goes out to you and all your family. We are so very sorry. May God’s loving arms carry you and give you comfort.
Love and prayers.
Clyde and Nelda English
Charlotte Rowlett
Monday, June 17, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my heart, my thoughts, and my prayers.
Michael & Tami Richards
Monday, June 17, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
Charles McFarland
Monday, June 17, 2019
I never had the pleasure of getting to know this young man, but I do know Bo and from him I could tell that Brander was loved very much by his family and friends and got to pursue what he loved to do. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys .
Misty Eissens
Monday, June 17, 2019
I send my deepest condolences to your family at this difficult time!! May god wrap his arms around your family. As a rodeo mom my self there are no words to make this any better!!! But sending hugs and prayers from Iowa!!!
Patti, Kevin, & Adrianna Bruno
Monday, June 17, 2019
Our deepest love and prayers from the Bruno’s to you and your family we love you and are always here in the days to come. I love our Brander❤️😘
Scott and Jonna Moore
Monday, June 17, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for comfort and peace for your family and will continue to keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. We love you all.
Sherry turney Quinn
Monday, June 17, 2019
Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.
Blessings and love,
The Quinn Family
Floyd Spears Jr
Sunday, June 16, 2019
My heart aches for For the love ones and friends at this time.
I guess God needed a cowboy in heaven.
There is no words except we have a wonderful Lord.
Love from the Spears family and Crossbar C Cwboy Church.
Zack Moore
Sunday, June 16, 2019
So Sorry for your loss my prayers are with your family
Angie smith
Sunday, June 16, 2019
So sorry for your tremendous loss. I have been praying for you all. He had so many loved ones. God comfort and keep you until yall meet again.
Angie smith
Sunday, June 16, 2019
So sorry for your tremendous loss. I have been praying for you all. He had so many loved ones. God comfort and keep you until yall meet again.
Kevinand Leslie Johnson
Sunday, June 16, 2019
We are praying for all the family. We are so sorry for yalls loss. We Love yall Big! Contined prayers for everyone in the days to come for God to comfort and hold you all close to him.
Randy and Tina Beaver
Sunday, June 16, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with y'all eternally
Bob and Mary Cargile
Sunday, June 16, 2019
Sending our prayers and deepest condolences for your loss.
Rosemarylee@windsstream.net
Sunday, June 16, 2019
Sorry for your great loss. We pray for you.rose and lee.
Kevin McIllwain
Sunday, June 16, 2019
My heart goes out to you beautiful people. I wish I had some magical words that could make this all go away. Some stars just come streaking by. Its out privilege to enjoy the moments. My heart is broken.
Aiden Bolte
Sunday, June 16, 2019
Words cannot describe the pain I feel for your family. A loss like this is devastating and can make us question. However we must remember God has bigger plans for Brander and we must allow him to live on within us.
Thoughts and Prayers, Aiden
Tammy Decker
Sunday, June 16, 2019
My heart aches for you. I pray for the Peace that passes ALL understanding to comfort you and your. My son is a Saddle bronc rider.
Brian & Martha Ussery
Sunday, June 16, 2019
Our deepest sympathies in your time of solace.We pray the Lord comforts the entire family and friends in this time.
Rebecca Evans
Sunday, June 16, 2019
Praying for each one of you during this difficult time. May God show His love to each of you in a mighty powerful way.
Jessica Stewart
Sunday, June 16, 2019
My deepest sympathy for your family. He was definitely loved by anyone who knew him.
Kawna Ferguson
Saturday, June 15, 2019
My condolences to you and your family. My God comfort your hearts during this time. God Bless
Kathy Heldreth
Saturday, June 15, 2019
My thoughts and prayers going out to all the relatives and friends.
James & Donna Berry
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Smith Family: We are so sorry for the loss of Brander! May God hold you in his arms and comfort y'all as only He can. Prayers for each of you!
Bob & Tina Walton
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Words could never express our heart felt sympathy to you for this great loss, but it was our honor and privilege to worship the Lord with brander and with you. Prayers for comfort and for every need to be met in Jesus for the days ahead.
Claude R Dill
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Prayers for the family and friends
Cathy cahill
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Not never met your family but I saw this on Facebook. The rodeo and horse families I'll feel the pain when someone's hurt. God bless you all and hold you tight during this difficult time. From what I've read this was an amazing young man so sorry he could have flown high and now he's flying with the angels.
Chris Trindall
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Condolences and prayers for your loss 😢
Joe Buck and Karen Bryson
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.
Scott and Sherry France
Saturday, June 15, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss and are praying for you and your family. My God comforted and give you peace knowing your precious baby is with him tonite watching over you. Love and hugs coming your way.
Robin Faulkenberry
Saturday, June 15, 2019
From our Nlbra family to yours, our prayers our with you. God couldn't have picked a more beautiful angel to protect us than your son by what I have read about him. Ride mighty tall in that saddle young man up above us all.
Robin Faulkenberry
Cierra Faulkenberry Nlbra #4254
Representing Oklahoma at Finals this year.
May God keep you strong and hearts full of love mam, Robin
Anna Simpson
Saturday, June 15, 2019
May ourCreator give you comfort and peace during your time of sorrow. Lifting you up in prayer and sending hugs your way.
Debbie Heck Atkinson
Saturday, June 15, 2019
We're lifting you all up in prayer during this difficult time. Remember all good things but mainly hold on to your faith in God. He will see you thru.
Stane Family
Saturday, June 15, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Cant imagine losing a child so young.. prayers for your family
Hopkins Family
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Did not personally knw this young man, but seen him at rodeos and always seemed so happy and loved wht he did in the rodeos. Prayers for the family
Hopkins family
Jerry and Janis Robbins
Saturday, June 15, 2019
We are so sorry for this precious boy’s short time here. But as you have stated, he is living in eternity in the Big Sky Rodeo. Know that many are hurting for all of you and wish we could do more to ease your pain. We ask Heaven and the Holy Spirit to comfort you until you are reunited with your son.
Crystal Jensen Whittington
Saturday, June 15, 2019
There are no words to say that could lesson the pain you guys are feeling. I didn’t really know Brander, but I can see you both in the photos being posted. I can imagine how wonderful he was because I know how amazing the two of you are. I’m thankful that he had such a wonderful life because of the two of you. I am so sorry you have to go through this.
I was honored to be at the school Friday for a crisis intervention we offered to the students at rose bud. We opened the school to counsel students who needed grief support for the loss of their friend Brander. It’s a joy to see how loved he was by family, friends, and his community. I am always amazed at what a difference a life can make, even if that life span was shorter than we wish it was. Thank you both for giving him such a good life that was full of love and joy. I love you guys. You’ll be in my prayers.
Amanda Jackson
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Praying that your family finds peace and comfort in this trying time. Your community loves you and is here for you.
Alex Campbell
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Victoria French
Saturday, June 15, 2019
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time. He was a remarkable little cowboy. He will be missed.
Beverly Henslee
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Prayers lifted for the family. May you always cherish the laughter he brought to you. He is with our Father until you join him.
Sincere sympathy.
Boyett Family
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Sending our love and prayers to you all during this difficult time.
Angela Goodwin
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Love this family! They are one of our foster families in this community. God bless you Danielle and family! Our prayers are with you and your family! God bless always
Shane & Ashley Eckert
Saturday, June 15, 2019
So sorry for your loss, we will continue to keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Leroy n Deb Williams
Saturday, June 15, 2019
So very sorry..prayers for all yall..
BettyRuth Bryan
Saturday, June 15, 2019
So very sorry to hear of Brander's passing. My heart goes out to you and yours as you struggle to understand. May our Father show Himself strong and hold you close to Him, giving you comfort as only He can.
Saundra Carcione
Saturday, June 15, 2019
So sorry for your loss, prayers to your family
Robin Golden
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Praying for peace and comfort for the Smith family. May Brander’s light shine forever in the hearts of those he touched! 🙏🏻
Mandy Smith
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Prayers for the days ahead. He was a amazing cowboy and young man. Forever in our hearts ♥️
Chris brumley
Saturday, June 15, 2019
So sorry for your loss fly hi.
Pamela & Scott Bender
Saturday, June 15, 2019
So sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and your family. Fly high Brander with Katie Herndon❤️
Donny Ward
Saturday, June 15, 2019
I lost my son last February he was 23. I no how u feel. If I can ever do anything for y’all let me no. It’s hard
Jane Matthews Hinson
Saturday, June 15, 2019
I’m so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for your family and for peace in your hearts.
Ola Mae Stuckey
Saturday, June 15, 2019
So sorry for your families loss.. Lean on God,he will get you through this time in your life .. God is the truth light and the only way. You are in my prays constantly.. RIP BRANDER RIDE THEM GREEN PASTURES.
Lisa Stevenson
Saturday, June 15, 2019
You guys are in our thoughts and prayers. He was such a special young man who had a bright future ahead of him. We pray for peace and understanding. We pray for patience and grace. God bless.
Ellie Fry
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Prayers for you
Don and Paula stuckey
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Breaks our hearts 💔 but know you are in better place and are loved and missed by so many
Kim Johnson
Saturday, June 15, 2019
I know you don’t know me but I seen this on Facebook. He seemed like an amazing child that came from a great Christian family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this terrible time in your life asking God to wrap his comforting arms around you!
Kim and Joe Parish
Saturday, June 15, 2019
So sorry for yalls loss!! He willl be truly missed! Praying for you and your family!
Haley Hart
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Billy Hart
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Prayers for family
Jessica; Bentlie; & Baylie Gay
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Stoney Martin
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Praying for the family.
Mikey, Kari, Easton and Weston Lakin
Saturday, June 15, 2019
We will continue to lift your family in prayer. Brander was loved by so many- including my 3 cowboys. I’ve heard so many stories the last few days, and all of them point to a bit who loved life, loved his family, loved his friends, and loved being a cowboy.
All our love to y’all during this difficulty time....
The Lakin’s
Mark Lee
Friday, June 14, 2019
Jessica
Friday, June 14, 2019
Billy McAlexander
Friday, June 14, 2019
So sorry for your loss may God be with you in these hard and understandable times!
Travis Chance
Friday, June 14, 2019
A great young man. You are and will be missed.
RIP
Rob Kim And Karoline Gann
Friday, June 14, 2019
Lots of prayers for y’all!
Nathan Pruss
Friday, June 14, 2019
I couldn’t even imagine the hurt going through everyone right now. Prayers, family and love will hopefully help comfort you through this loss. Thoughts and prayers from all of us.
Rhydale LeMarr and family
Friday, June 14, 2019
Friday, June 14, 2019
Libbie Dougan
Friday, June 14, 2019
I am asking The Holy Spirit to pour His peace and contentment, comfort and joy, down over you all, like warm honey. Libbie Dougan Phil. 4:13
Duane, DeAnna, & Lindey Schenxk
Friday, June 14, 2019
We love your family, we are heartbroken over the loss of Brander! We will all ways have your family in our hearts and prayers.
Aaron Schield, Pam & Mark Schield
Friday, June 14, 2019
Prayers for your family are being said by our rodeo family.
Clay, Becca & Colt River
Friday, June 14, 2019
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Wr pray for comfort today, tomorrow and the years to come. We love you guys!
Carrie Benton
Friday, June 14, 2019
Ohio is praying for all of you!
The Luck Family
Friday, June 14, 2019
We are so so very sorry for your loss! We pray for strength, courage, and peace for your family during this time of great sorrow. God Bless you and wrap his living arms around you.
Mike Launius
Friday, June 14, 2019
Prayers for you during this most difficult time. Praying for peace, comfort, and understanding during this time from Rugged Cross Cowboy Church.
Delores Matheson
Friday, June 14, 2019
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one.. May he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family..🙏🙏♥️♥️
Nicky and Penney Benson
Friday, June 14, 2019
Cass Neighbors
Friday, June 14, 2019
Bo & Danielle I’m sorry for your loss Brander was a great young man and up in coming roper. He was always a pleasure to be around very polite and respectful young man and willing to learn more.
Caleb
Friday, June 14, 2019
Rest In Peace CowBoy
Amanda Lewis
Friday, June 14, 2019
I am so sorry to hear about sweet Brander. He was such an awesome kid!!! Praying for all of you guys.
Shelley Gardner
Friday, June 14, 2019
Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with the family during this most difficult time. May God wrap his loving arms around the entire family and give them peace and comfort. We are so sorry for this tragic loss. Our prayers are with you.
Jessica and Andria williams
Friday, June 14, 2019
I never got a chance to actually meet this fine young man. I have gotten the privilege of knowing his mom. And follow and watch all his achievements on social media and have heard so many great things about him. I wished I would have gotten the chance to get to know him cause to listen to Zac sweetens stories he seemed like a ton of fun to be around. May he rip!
Renee Wynn
Friday, June 14, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this tradgic time.
Nikki Hulsey Williams
Friday, June 14, 2019
My heart hurts for you guys right now. Sending prayers and hugs
Connie McMillen
Friday, June 14, 2019
My heart bleeds for you. I trust that God will give you the strength you need to help you through this sad and troubled time. With a heavy heart, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. ♥️
Robyn
Friday, June 14, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words but we know the good Lord above gained another great cowboy! I as well as every other rodeo parent heart is breaking right along with you. There is comfort in knowing he left this earth doing what he loved to do most. My kids and my prayers are with all of you.
David and Lisa Taber
Friday, June 14, 2019
Brandy Hendrix
Friday, June 14, 2019
You all are in my thoughts and prayers!!
Rodney Hipp family
Friday, June 14, 2019
Praying for your family. We love y’all. Brander was one of Rece’s best friends.
Tammy Tyson-Ryan
Friday, June 14, 2019
My family is send your family prayers
Joey and Candie Young
Friday, June 14, 2019
We're so sorry for your loss... Sending love and prayers!
Tricia Spinks
Friday, June 14, 2019
Mary Kay Harris
Friday, June 14, 2019
Prayers & condolences to y’all from the Harris Family. So sorry for your loss.
Gary and Marvell Jackson
Friday, June 14, 2019
Our prayers are with the family in this time of sorrow!
Randy and Laura Stice
Friday, June 14, 2019
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless
Clay and Westan Grantham
Friday, June 14, 2019
Bobbie and Nelson Whittaker
Friday, June 14, 2019
Praying for peace and comfort for your entire family! There will be a big empty hole in Rose Bud, only filled by this precious young man!
Duffel Family
Friday, June 14, 2019
We are very sorry for your loss. He was a very sweet boy & will be missed very much! Are prayers are with your family!
Sincerely,
The Duffel Family:
Pamela Spradley
Friday, June 14, 2019
Dear Brander
I remember the first time you and I met. You were about 9 mos old. You and your mom were dropping off Lariette at preschool. Your mom had a small carton of orange juice that was given to you by Ms Amanda Wingert. As your mom and I were talking you slapped your mom right in the chest. She quickly said he wants this juice so Id better stop talking. I laughed so hard and when I would think about you I would always remember this and laugh out loud.
Debbie Hammond
Friday, June 14, 2019
Praying for y'all. Hugs.
Jamie Phillips
Friday, June 14, 2019
Sending prayers and love ❤️
Randy and Christine Munnerlyn and family
Friday, June 14, 2019
Dear Smith Family you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Summer Acre
Friday, June 14, 2019
I’m so sorry for yalls loss!Prayers for the family!
Jennifer Jeremy Smith
Friday, June 14, 2019
We love you all and your in our thoughts & prayers.
Angela, Robbie & Jacob Jenkins
Friday, June 14, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss. We will never understand why things like this happen but we do know that our God will carry you through this difficult time and the days to come.
Your family will be in our prayers ~
Angela & Robbie Jenkins
(aka The Picture Lady)
Sheryl Hammonds
Friday, June 14, 2019
My heart breaks for you all. You all are in my thoughts and prayers!!
Melissa Bradshaw
Friday, June 14, 2019
I am so very sorry for your loss! My prayers are with your sweet family- love Melissa Bradshaw
Anita Higginbotham
Friday, June 14, 2019
May the Lord walk with you and the sun shine thru you love you guys❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
Jimmie Reames
Friday, June 14, 2019
Prayers
Laura Wilkerson
Friday, June 14, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this heartbreaking time.
Laura and Summer Wilkerson
Marlana Brannan
Friday, June 14, 2019
A sweet soul who I met at church in Team Kids. Brandee was always ready to help, give high fives, quick with a joke, and was just one of my favorites. Losing him will be felt for a long time and thought no words can bring comfort please know your son was greatly loved by all. Keeping all in prayers
Jimmie & Felicia Howard
Friday, June 14, 2019
We’re incredibly sad to learn of your son’s passing. Please know we’re praying for your strength & comfort.
Rick and Melinda Reynolds
Friday, June 14, 2019
To the Smith family, we are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers.
Jason, Terrie, Daniel Strain
Friday, June 14, 2019
Prayer, hugs and loves to you all.
Cathy Covington
Friday, June 14, 2019
My deepest heartfelt sympathies to the Smith family. I can’t even begin to imagine the pain this has caused you. Y’all are in my prayers, and I know that sweet Brander is rejoicing with our Heavenly Father and enjoying his grandparents 🙏🙏🙏
Dj, Kristen, and Payton Pearl Dickinson
Friday, June 14, 2019
Praying for peace and comfort for y’all today and in the days to come. Love y’all!
Susan woods
Friday, June 14, 2019
So sorry for your loss my God be with your family