Donald Lee Smith

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Cox Funeral Home
701 South Rogers
Clarksville, AR  72830
Sunday, July 14, 2019
2:00-4:00 P.M.
Service Schedule
Roller-Cox Funeral Chapel
Rogers & Poplar
Clarksville, AR  72830
Monday, July 15, 2019
10:00 A.M.
Cemetery
Stillwell Cemetery
Stillwell Road
Clarksville, AR  72830
Donald Lee Smith

of Clarksville, AR

May 4, 1941 - July 8, 2019

Donald ''Don'' Lee Smith, 78 of Clarksville, AR., passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at Little Rock; AR. Don was born May 4, 1941 in Clarksville, AR to B Smith & Lily (Syfert) Smith. On Saturday nights Don enjoyed going to the horse sales, he was well loved in our horse community. Don was known as the ''Gaited Horse King'' by many, he traded horses and enjoyed to whittle. Don's true passion was his family; a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. Don did not give advice unless he was asked for it, when he did , he spoke with well thought words to get his family on the right path.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two sons: Michael Smith and Chance Butchner; two brothers: James Smith and Roland Davis; and three sisters: Betty Bramel, Emma Freeman, and Anna Bean.
Don is survived by his spouse of 35 years Deloris (Rye) Smith of Clarksville, AR; daughters: Rolana Havener of Little Rock, AR. and Chanda and Jonathan Wisdom of Van Buren; one son, Tim and Cheryl Smith of Lamar; daughter in-law Amber Butchner of Altus, AR.; grandchildren: Tona Castillo, Miranda Elder, Chelsey Butchner, Carter Wisdom, Jessica Hampton, Derek Smith, Colton Smith, Devan Bauer, Makayla Smith and Wyatt Butchner; great grandchildren: Seth Castillo, Aiden Castillo, Ava Castillo, Keith Elder, Kira Elder, Ayla Smith, Tommy Kimberling, and Reed Hampton; three brother: Jack, Johnny and Gary Smith; one sister Peggy Corlew.

Visitation will be 2:00 4:00 PM, Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Monday, July 15, 2019 at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bob Power. Burial will follow in the Stilwell Cemetery. Aaron Ring, Wayne Smith, B.J. Smith, Kevin Freeman, Philip Corlew, Johnny Willis, and Bradley Williams serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Glen Pitts, Gary Thompson, Bob Weathers, Donal Sams, Jack Young, Dwaine Langdon, Jody Copper, and Gary Pierce.

Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home, online guestbook available at
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville

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11 Condolence(s)
Fred and Marlene Dougan
Clarksville, AR
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Monday, July 15, 2019

So sorry for your loss!

Bob &Wendy Duff
Lamar, AR
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Monday, July 15, 2019

Deloris,Sending love and prayers to you and your family.Bob and Wendy Duff

Theresa Cork
Trinity, AL
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Sunday, July 14, 2019

Praying for you at this most difficult time. You have my deepest condolences.

lulu may
Clarksville, AR
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Thursday, July 11, 2019

Sorry to hear of your loss, Don was a good man that will be missed. Prayers to the family.

Sandra Young
Clarksville, AR
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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

So sorry for your loss praying for all ! May God give you comfort

Jim Frost
Dayton, TX
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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

So very sorry, prayers for the family and friends. God Bless

Jimmy Gould
Clarksville, AR
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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

I knew Don and his family for many years but really got to know him working at Singer. He was my supervisor for a while out there and was a good boss, and a good friend! He will be missed by many, my condolences to the family!

Dwain Langdon
Ozone, AR
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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Rest In Peace my good friend.

Linda Martin
Clarksville, AR
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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

May God place his loving arms around this family during this time of sorrow My brother Donny is named after him

Bud and Maggie Harmon
Enter Valid Zip Code72845, AR
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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

We are so sorry for your loss. Prays for the family and friends

Theresa Edwards
Clarksville, AR
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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

So sorry to hear about Don, he was a very precious man. Praying for comfort and strength for the family at this time of loss.