of Batesville, AR
February 8, 1942 - March 24, 2025
Don G. Smith, Sr. passed away Monday, March 24, 2025.
He was born February 8, 1942 in Sulphur Rock to Roy A. Smith and Laura E. (Pretty) Smith.
Don wanted to make sure everyone was taken care of and was always willing to lend a hand. He was a hard worker who loved his family and his cat, Garfield. He worked in the lumber business, at Arkansas Poultry and in his later years, he mowed lawns. Don loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing, working in the garden and piddling.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, whom he married May 28, 1966, Barbara (Sherrill) Smith of the home; three sons, Donald G. Smith, Jr. (Donna) of Batesville, Ronald G. Smith of Batesville, Russell G. Smith (Abbi) of Melbourne; one brother, Marvin Smith of Texas; five grandchildren, Lauren Bentley (Matthew), Hannah Alvarado (Marcus), Wyatt Smith; Nora Smith and Ryder Smith; six great-grandchildren, Athena, Arabella, Ares, Chloe, Zoey and Kimber; as well as several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, James, Harold, Kenneth and Myron Junior Smith and one sister, Grace Parish.
Pallbearers are Donald, Jr., Ronald, Russell and Wyatt Smith, Chris Pretty and Bill McGaha. Honorary pallbearers are William Smart, Stan Fullerton, Brandon Webb and Bill Baker.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 2:00pm at Mac's Chapel Cemetery in Sulphur Rock under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home with Darrell Liles officiating.
Memorials may be made in his honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105, or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
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20 Condolence(s)
Gay Garcia
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Aunt Barbara and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of Uncle Don from when I was a young . He was usually getting after me for something I did, warning me about something I was planning to do or laughing at me for something he found out about . I always knew he was looking out for me. I don’t remember him ever being angry. I really wanted to come to say goodbye. God bless you all, know you are held in my heart.
Love, Gay
Bill Goodwin
Thursday, March 27, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all.
The Vanwinkle Family
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Don always had an interesting story to tell and told it with the enthusiasm that only he could! I throughly enjoyed those stories. Always willing to lend an ear, help or advice to anyone willing to take it! Sure will be missed. Yall I'm at a loss for words. I'm so sorry for your loss. I recall the days with pleasure growing up with Tink and Rondo and always felt welcomed as family.
Prayers for you all.
Amy Cossey
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Dear Barbara, Tink, Rondo, Rusty & family, I am a loss for words. My mind keeps going back to childhood, when, if you didn't find me at my grandma's, you'd find me at the Smith's home. I have such fond memories, of all the time, I spent with him. Truly a special & genuine man. I will miss him. Y'all are in my thoughts & prayers. Love always, Amy
Kevin Pretty
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
So sorry for your loss. I will never forget all the hunting, fishing and camping trips we went on and there were many. Don was a great husband father and friends to many.
Shawn & Mandy Hunt
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Love and Prayers!!
Tanya mills
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
So sorry for your loss! Sending prayers for the family! Tanya Mills (smith )
Keith and Tracy porter
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you and all the family.
Bubba & Bernice Ashcraft
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Prayers for you and your family.
Lisa Wilhite
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Dear Barbara and Family,
I sure enjoyed getting to know Don the last few years. He was such an interesting and hospitable man. Mark and I always enjoyed visiting with him and hearing his hunting and fishing stories. I sure look forward to seeing him again. John 5:28, 29 and Job 14:14
Lanelle Love
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Barbara I am so sorry about your husbands passing. Prayers for you & all of your family
Jim and Debra West
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for family as you go through this difficult time.
Dwane Thompson
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Sorry for your loss, Don was a fine man and will be missed by all. Prayers for the family in this sad times.
Heath & Samantha Davis
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Sorry to hear of y’all’s loss.
Chris and Brandi Fagan
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
He was a very nice man prayers for all you guys
Mendy Craft
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
I'm so very sorry. I'm grateful I was able to meet Mr Smith. Prayers.
Johnnie Baker
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Barbara, Tink, Ronald Rusty and family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time . Don was a very special man that loved his family dearly.
Dorthy Martin Nowlin
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Prayers are with the family. I'm sorry about your loss. Heavens gain.
Nevada and Teddy James
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
We are sorry to hear of Don's passing. We are praying for you and your family as you struggle through this sad time in your lives. Daddy always said Don was a good man. He thought a lot of him. Barbara, I know you're lost without Don. I'm praying for strength for you to get through the days ahead.
Betty & Kenneth Mead
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
I’m so Sorry for your loss Gods gained a great man