of Batesville, AR
February 6, 1927 - January 16, 2019
Leonard Wilbur Smith, 91, of Batesville died Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
He was born on Sunday, February 6, 1927 to Leonard J. and Anna (Wink) Smith.
Leonard and his wife, Helen, were married July 19, 1969. Leonard worked for Boeing for 37 and a half years painting aircrafts. He painted Air Force 1. Leonard used a farmer's almanac to plant a vegetable garden and enjoyed every minute of it. He also loved the Razorbacks. In his early years, he was active with Boy Scouts. He helped his son become an Eagle Scout. This has become a tradition in the family that will be carried down.
He is survived by his loving wife, Helen (Jeffrey) Smith; one son, Michael Smith (Lisa) of Cave City; three step-sons, Randy Nash (Cathy) of Batesville, Jeffrey Nash (Lynn) of Wichita, Kansas, Bobby Nash (Virginia) of Wichita, Kansas; two sisters, Sue Wright (Tommie) of Springfield, Missouri, Myrtle Tosh of Batesville; seven grandchildren, Amie Miller, Heather Martin, Carrie Russell, Brittany Hardin, Jessica Lies, Ryan Nash, Aleena Smith; eleven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Leonard is preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Debbie Smith Presley; one son, Gary Smith; one grandson, Chris Goodwin; one brother, Aubrey Smith, and one sister, Levana Clark.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Nash, Freddie Mohlke, Shorty Coles, Chris Wright, Martin Steward, Andy Sherrill, Chris Wright, and Leighton Hardin.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 18, 2019 at Desha United Methodist Church with Bro. Steve Long and Randy Seale officiating. Burial will follow at Alderbrook Cemetery.
Visitations will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
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Jessica Nash Lies
Sunday, February 3, 2019
I will never forget the mornings I woke up at mamaw and papaw's during summer break to the smell of biscuits and gravy; going into the livingroom around 9am and papaw saying, "it's about time, you slept the afternoon away." LOL That was papaw! Up before the sun. I will never forget the smell of his aftershave. Love and miss you papaw.
Stacey Molinaro
Friday, January 18, 2019
Felt like I knew Grandpa (through Carrie Russell)
My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family
Know he will truly be missed.
Theress Harmon. Branscum
Friday, January 18, 2019
Our Deepest Sympathy Ms. Helen and family in the loss of your loved one, Heaven gained a angel and left many broken hearts. Prayers for peace and comfort today and the days ahead.RIP Mr. Wilbur "Fly High My Friend" Theresa and boys
Katie Curtis Hicks
Thursday, January 17, 2019
I am sorry for your loss.
Mike, Elaine & Josh Harrison
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Aunt Helen, I am sad to lose a wonderful uncle, but we know he is with all of his loved ones that have gone on before. Words cannot convey what we really mean to say, but God has another angel. Our loss is heaven's gain. We love you all and wish we could be there. Josh will always remember him as Uncle Leonardo.
Love,
Mike, Elaine & Josh Harrison
Lynn Nash
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Heavens doors were waiting,now in perfect mind and body, Rest in peace Pa. Prayers for family. Love, your daughter in law. Lynn
Jim and bevPresley
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Wishing all well through these times.