Edward "Big Ed" Lee Smith

of Jonesboro, AR

March 4, 1942 - February 13, 2021

Edward Lee Smith, 78, of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021. He was born March 4, 1942 in Riverre, TN to Edward Lee and Edith Smith. He was the owner and operator of Smith Tire and Auto for many years. Mr. Smith was a member of Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro. He enjoyed his work, fishing and hunting. Big Ed was proof that through hard work and treating people right you can be successful in life. He was trusted and respected by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife: Joyce Smith; son: Keith (Allison) Smith of Jonesboro; daughter: Kay (Jimmy) Spurlock of West Memphis; grandchildren: Jake Spurlock, Sara Kate Spurlock, Kallen Smith, Kerby Smith; sister-in-law: Eva Middleton and special friend: Joe McCadney. He is preceded in death by his parents. In Lieu of flowers you can make donations to Alzheimer's Association or Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro.

Service Information
Visitation
Roller-Swift Funeral Home
2173 South U.S. Hwy 61
Osceola,  AR 72370
2/20/2021 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Service
Funeral Service
Roller-Swift Funeral Home
2173 South U.S. Hwy 61
Osceola,  AR 72370
2/20/2021 at 2:00 PM

Cemetery/Interment
Mississippi County Memorial Gardens
2173 South U.S. Hwy 61
Osceola, AR 72370

Memorial Contributions
Alzheimer's Association
P.O. Box 96011
Washington, DC 20090
Central Baptist Church
3707 Harrisburg Road
Jonesboro, AR 72404


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Swift Funeral Home
Highway 61 South
Osceola, AR  72370
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com