of Fifty Six, AR
April 13, 1936 - March 15, 2025
Hershel Ray Smith, age 88, entered into peace on this day, March 15, 2025. Hershel was born April 13, 1936 to Harvey and Zola Smith, one of 20 children. Hershel was a man who loved God and his family. He was saved at an early age and spent his life serving the Lord. He was a long time member of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Hershel was baptized July 29, 1956 and was ordained as a deacon on November 5, 1972.
Hershel worked many jobs in his life to take care of his family. His last job was with the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department where he retired after 30 years. Hershel was the kind of man that was always loving and willing to help anyone in need. Hunting was a sport he had a passion for, whether it be deer, turkey, rabbit or squirrel; when it was that season you could always find him in the woods, gun in hand and his camo on.
He married the love of his life, Darlene (Pitts) on November 19, 1955. They were blessed with 64 years of a loving and happy marriage. Out of this wonderful marriage came three children, Leland, Susie and Connie. He was always there for his family; his grandkids, great-grandkids and great-great-grandkids were his pride and joy. Hershel will be greatly missed by his family and a host of friends.
Hershel is preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Smith; parents, Harvey and Zola Smith; granddaughter, Ann Lawrence; grandson, Bob Perez and eleven brothers and sisters.
He leaves behind a son, Leland Smith of Fifty Six; two daughters, Susie (Lawrence) Boaz of Cabot and Connie (Gary) Williams of Mountain View; six grandkids, Brad Lawrence of Sherwood, Mandy Smith of Fifty Six, Heather Perez of Cabot, Andy (Tavie) Williams of Mountain View, Dillian Smith of Mountain View, Derek (Amber) Smith of Onia; fourteen great-grandkids, Bayle (Chris) Penn of Sherwood, Leah Lawrence of Sherwood, Dalton (Alyssa) Lawrence of Sherwood, Skyler (Joseph)Blake of Mountain View, McKenzie Mitchell of Mountain View, Tarynn (Ryan) Collins of Little Rock, Jadynn Perez of Cabot, Keathlynn Perez of Cabot, Aydn Williams of Batesville, Rowan Williams of Mountain View, Raeden Smith of Bergman, Trestyn Smith of Onia, Westyn Smith of Onia, Tatum Smith of Onia; eight great-great-grandkids, Sadie and Micha Penn, Oliver and Noah Lawrence, Canann, Langston and Dallas Hershel Blake, Aloura Mitchell; two brothers, five sisters and a host of family and friends.
Rest in peace Hershel Ray.
Revelation 21:4 ''And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things have passed away.''
Visitation was held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from 1:00-2:00 PM at Roller Crouch Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Roller Crouch Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas. Hershel Ray will be laid to rest at Spoon Flat Cemetery in Fifty Six, Arkansas. Brother Gary Ragland and Brother Daryl Pitts officiating.
Pallbearers are Brad Lawrence, Andy Williams, Derek Smith, Dillian Smith, Tony Trammell and Trestyn Smith.
Honorary pallbearers are Dalton Lawrence, Mandy Smith and Heather Perez.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 18702693210.
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13 Condolence(s)
Roger Smith
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
I'm Sorry for your loss Prayers for All uncle Hershel was a good man
Carol Wade
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Mr. Hershel always had a ready smile and a helping hand. May his family be blessed by all the fond memories he has left them as they remember him and mourn the loss of his physical presence in their daily lives. God bless his family and friends with an inner peace as they celebrate his passage into his eternal life with Jesus our Savior.
Ronda Ivy
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Praying for your family, Believing all your good memories will be a comfort now and in the days ro come.
Mikey Thompson
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
A wonderful man has left us, but he is now with his Darlene again. My deepest condolences go out to all of Hershel's family and many friends, Rest in heavenly peace my friend.
Jerry Jones
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Sorry for your loss! Prayers for the family.
SHIRLEY--EARL BARNES
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILYS OF HERSHEL AND MAY GOD BE BY YOUR SIDE DURING THIS TIME OF BEREAVEMENT. PRAISE GOD YOU HAD HIM IN YOU LIFE FOR ALL THESE YEARS AND YOU WILL MEET AGAIN. HE WAS A GOOD MAN AND I CALLED HIM A FRIEND.
Mary Morrow
Monday, March 17, 2025
My prayers are with yall . May the good Lord comfort to each of you.
RIP
Shirley Lancaster
Monday, March 17, 2025
Sending love thoughts prayers and our condolences Gary Duane Smith and daughter Karla Smith
Jerry iones
Monday, March 17, 2025
Sorry for your loss!!! The family is in our prayers.
Latosha smith
Monday, March 17, 2025
He was a great man, and meant so much to everyone! He was a loving man that always would help anyone that needed help :) he will be greatly missed!
Danny & Martha Simmons
Monday, March 17, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Hershel was a very uplifting man. He always had a smile and something to say that would make you laugh. Beloved to pick at you always with his big smile. He will be missed by all that had the pleasure to know him. Sending our prayers and love
Pennie Warren
Monday, March 17, 2025
Great Man, Would help anyone, I no for sure that your with the Angel's now, My Condolences to all the family and friends,
The Sessions Families
Monday, March 17, 2025
Susie, Connie, Leland and families. Please know that all you guys are in our prayers, hearts and thoughts. We love you
Brenda(Fowler), Richard, Christie, Abbi and Alli