of Batesville, AR
August 22, 1967 - November 19, 2018
Michael Wayne Smith, 51, of Batesville passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018.
He was born on August 22, 1967 in Batesville, Arkansas to Ronald Ford and Geneva (May) Ford.
Michael was retired from the United States Army and was employed as a Supervisor at Peco for 20 years. He enjoyed spending time with his children, working in the yard and woodworking. He was a member of the Gospel Trio ''Saved by Grace.,'' and a member of the Desha First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his mother; Geneva May Ford, his wife, Sherri (Fulks) Smith; four sons, Tony Smith (Amanda) of Marshall, Texas, Greg Smith (Mary) of Kings Bay, Georgia, Grant Guthrie of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Anthony Vasquez of Dallas Texas; three daughters, Jackie Smith of Dallas, Texas, Cally Guthrie of Nashville, Tennessee, and Sarah Williams (J.T.) of Fort Smith, Arkansas; four grandchildren; two sisters, Bertha Musser (John) of Batesville, Arkansas and Lynn Pitts (Waylon) of Swifton, Arkansas; as well as many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Desha First Baptist Church with Bro. Josh Swinea officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 23, 2018 at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
Honorary Pallbearers are Dr. Muhammad Khan, Mark Martin, J.R. Dewey, Jeff Ward, Tim Brown, and Shawn Barnes.
Memorials may be made to Ribbons of Hope, 1710 Harrison Street, Suite B, Batesville, AR 72501.
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10 Condolence(s)
Karol Horton-Gibson
Monday, November 26, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sherri
Saturday, November 24, 2018
My sweet darling, thank you for loving us and letting us love you. You will always be my knight in shining armor, my champion. I will love you forever. I miss you so much. Save me a seat sweetheart, I’ll find you when I get there. ❤️
Margaret Freeman
Friday, November 23, 2018
I have worked at Peco for 7 years with Mike. I lost my husband to cancer 5 years ago. I hated to hear that Mike had cancer. He fought a big fight. Mike was a good Christian man. I know God has got another Angel. No more pain, no more sorrow. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Sidney and Shelly Stokes
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences for your loss.
Grant
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
You were all the things I aspire to be, Michael. You were noble, kind, devoted, and selfless. Thank you for loving us. I love you.
Phillip and Pam Lloyd
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Melissa Wilkey
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
My thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. Lord please wrap your arms around this family and comfort them.
Ron and Kerin Covall
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
We send our sincere condolences to your family. We are cousins through the Stokes side. We pray that the best times with Mike will always remain with you all.
John Stokes and Julia Stokes
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
So sorry you are no longer with us. We loved you and your fine spirit.
Dustin, Jesica (Stretch) and Ryan Bishop
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Words can not describe the feeling. But we can rejoice knowing Mike is with our Heavenly Father singing in the choir for his all mighty. Sending lots of love & prayers.