Howard Duane Smith

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Roller-Crouch Funeral Home Chapel
510 E. College Avenue
Batesville, AR  72501
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
1:00-2:00 pm
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home Chapel
510 E. College Avenue
Batesville, AR  72501
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
2:00 pm
Cemetery
Barnes Cemetery
1250 Bethesda Road
Batesville, AR  72501
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Barnes Cemetery
1250 Bethesda Road
Batesville, AR  72501
Howard Duane Smith

of Batesville, AR

May 11, 1929 - October 7, 2016

Howard Duane Smith, 87, of Batesville, died Friday, October 7, 2016.

He was born in Calico Rock, Arkansas, on May 11, 1929 and was the son of John Duel and Mary Captola (Herndon) Smith.

Howard was a loving father, grandfather, and friend. He loved to play dominos at his brother's shop in Cushman. In his younger years, he was a square dancer, dance caller, and taught square dancing. He loved driving his 18-wheeler truck and was a driver for over 40 years for Smith Trucking. He was a member of the Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church and loved his church family.

He is survived by his son, Calvin Smith and wife, Allyson, of Batesville; his daughter, Brenda Tucker and husband, Gerald Mack of Batesville; six grandchildren, Trinity Smith (LeaAnne), Chasity Hastings (Shawn), Toni Hubbs (Andy), Travis Tucker (Emily), Christie Lewis (Daniel), and Kayla Loague; and seventeen great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, James Smith (Tiny) of Batesville; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Darlene Stroud Smith; and three brothers, Gene Smith, Billy Smith, and Carl Dean Smith.

Pallbearers will be Trinity Smith, Travis Tucker, Dalton Smith, Shawn Hastings, Andy Hubbs, and Jeffery Heuer.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home Chapel with Jonathan Baxter officiating. Burial will follow at the Barnes Cemetery in Bethesda.

Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service at Roller-Crouch Chapel.

Memorials may be made to Barnes Cemetery, 1250 Bethesda Road, Batesville, AR 72501.

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Jan Burrow Qualls
Batesville, AR
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Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Mr Howard was a dear family friend and I always enjoyed his visits with my dad,,,,, I bet he is having a long talk with him right now,,,,,, all of the Smith family is in my thoughts and prayers

George Cavaness
Batesville, AR
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Thursday, October 13, 2016

Belated condolences, Howard was a true friend.

Chris Morris Sr.
Batesville,
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Tuesday, October 11, 2016

So sorry to hear this! One of my best pool playing buddies and he could count dominos like a madman!! Howard was a great man and he will definitely be missed!! Thoughts and prays for the family!!

Janie Holder
Mt. Pleasant, AR
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Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Thinking of y'all & prayers for the family🙏 Sorry for your loss🙏

Kay Dale
Bentonville,
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Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Sorry for your loss. U are in my prayers







Judy Branscum
Batesville, AR
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Monday, October 10, 2016

Thoughts and prayers with your family at this time. My grandfather was George Tucker.

Terrie Lewallen
Batesville, AR
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Sunday, October 9, 2016

Tiny, Debra and Smith Family:

So sorry to hear about the loss of Howard. I will keep your family in my prayers.