of Conway, AR
February 4, 1929 - August 31, 2015
(Marion) Russell Smithart, 86, of Conway went to be with his Lord on Monday, August 31, 2015. He was born Monday, February 4, 1929 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Fred W. and Nancy Helen Davis Smithart.
Mr. Smithart was employed for 33 years by John Deere in Ottumwa, Iowa retiring as an inspector, he was a member of Vilonia Church of the Nazarene. On his birthday February 4, 1959 he married the love of his life, Lois Elaine DeGroot. He was a wonderful dad, papa (saw saw) and an amazing example and legacy.
Celebrating with him in heaven are his parents; his brother, Lester (Bud); and his sister, Irene Holder.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 56 years, Lois DeGroot Smithart; three children, Beth Ann Bullock of Conway; Lora Kay O'Lone (Dennis) of Vilonia and Brian Alan Smithart (Paula) of Madison, Alabama; a sister, Merle Underwood of Normal, Illinois; eight grandchildren, Jeremy (Kari), Jordan (Shelby), Austin, Justin (Lisa), Sarah (Wesley), Sean, Chase and Charlee; five great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Kassie, Khloe, Jack and Madelyn.
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 6:00-8:00PM at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway (501)327-7727. Funeral service will be 10:00AM, Thursday, September 3, 2015 at the funeral home chapel with Pastor James Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Crestlawn Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be his grandchildren Jeremy Bullock, Jordan Bullock, Austin Bullock, Justin O'Lone, Chase Smithart and Dennis O'Lone, his son-in-law. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlee Smithart, Sarah Harlan, Sean O'Lone and Wesley Harlan.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial to Vilonia Church of the Nazarene or Hospice Home Care, 2200 S. Bowman Rd., Little Rock, AR 72211.
Jordan, Shelby and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May the memories you have of "Saw Saw" bring you comfort and peace. God bless you all. Aunt Nona and Uncle Wes
Praying for u all in your loss may God hold and comfort you
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Brian, so sorry for the loss of your dad!!! Praying for comfort and peace for you and your family. May our loving God wrap his healing arms around you guys at this difficult time. Love you guys!
So sorry for your loss. We will keep the family in our prayers..
Saw is walking with Jesus
Beth and Lora, We are so very sorry for your loss. Praying for peace that only He can give and that He will wrap his arms around you and your family.
Scott and Lisa Franks
We love you and are praying for your family at this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts to all of the family. Hugs.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My Uncle "Johnny" is Heavens gain!
He was a good man and a wonderful uncle. He will be missed. We are so sorry for your loss.
Praying for your family.
God has welcomed him with open arms.