John Harold Smith of Brinkley, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 in Little Rock. Born on March 21, 1928, in Farmington, Missouri, he was the first - born son to the family of Lacey and Audrey (Hampton) Smith. At some point in time the family made the move to Arkansas, where John received formal education in Forrest City.
Proud to do his part in service to his country, John enlisted with the United States Army at the age of 22. Inducted on November 30, 1950 he served the next two years before transferring to the Army Reserves, serving four more years until his honorable discharge in August of 1956.
While in St. Louis, Mo., John met the love of his life, Marlene Hawkins and the young couple married on August 12, 1950. They lived in New Jersey, where John was stationed at Ft. Mammoth Army Base then later made the move back to St. Louis. In 1966 John accepted a job at Wagner Electric in Brinkley. They became long time residents, and remained a vital part of the community. In times of worship he attended the St. John The Baptist Catholic Church. Through the years their home was blessed with the four sons. For the next 62 years they shared in the joys of seeing them mature and begin families of their own. Sadly the family experienced Marlene's passing on August 27, 2012.
John was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and wife; Marlene Ann Smith.
He is survived by sons; Michael Dean & Teresa Smith of Cordova, TN., Jon A. and Wendy Smith of Hernando, MS., Gary and Susan Smith of Clinton, AR., and Charles Kevin Smith of Little Rock. AR., two grandchildren; Christa Berry of Austin TX., Heather Smith of Little Rock, AR., and 7 great grandchildren.
Services will be private.
Proud to do his part in service to his country, John enlisted with the United States Army at the age of 22. Inducted on November 30, 1950 he served the next two years before transferring to the Army Reserves, serving four more years until his honorable discharge in August of 1956.
While in St. Louis, Mo., John met the love of his life, Marlene Hawkins and the young couple married on August 12, 1950. They lived in New Jersey, where John was stationed at Ft. Mammoth Army Base then later made the move back to St. Louis. In 1966 John accepted a job at Wagner Electric in Brinkley. They became long time residents, and remained a vital part of the community. In times of worship he attended the St. John The Baptist Catholic Church. Through the years their home was blessed with the four sons. For the next 62 years they shared in the joys of seeing them mature and begin families of their own. Sadly the family experienced Marlene's passing on August 27, 2012.
John was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and wife; Marlene Ann Smith.
He is survived by sons; Michael Dean & Teresa Smith of Cordova, TN., Jon A. and Wendy Smith of Hernando, MS., Gary and Susan Smith of Clinton, AR., and Charles Kevin Smith of Little Rock. AR., two grandchildren; Christa Berry of Austin TX., Heather Smith of Little Rock, AR., and 7 great grandchildren.
Services will be private.
John Harold Smith of Brinkley, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 in Little Rock. Born on March 21, 1928, in Farmington, Missouri, he was the first - born son to the family of Lacey and Audrey (Hampton) Smith. At some point in time the family made the move to Arkansas, where John received formal education in Forrest City.
Proud to do his part in service to his country, John enlisted with the United States Army at the age of 22. Inducted on November 30, 1950 he served the next two years before transferring to the Army Reserves, serving four more years until his honorable discharge in August of 1956.
While in St. Louis, Mo., John met the love of his life, Marlene Hawkins and the young couple married on August 12, 1950. They lived in New Jersey, where John was stationed at Ft. Mammoth Army Base then later made the move back to St. Louis. In 1966 John accepted a job at Wagner Electric in Brinkley. They became long time residents, and remained a vital part of the community. In times of worship he attended the St. John The Baptist Catholic Church. Through the years their home was blessed with the four sons. For the next 62 years they shared in the joys of seeing them mature and begin families of their own. Sadly the family experienced Marlene's passing on August 27, 2012.
John was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and wife; Marlene Ann Smith.
He is survived by sons; Michael Dean & Teresa Smith of Cordova, TN., Jon A. and Wendy Smith of Hernando, MS., Gary and Susan Smith of Clinton, AR., and Charles Kevin Smith of Little Rock. AR., two grandchildren; Christa Berry of Austin TX., Heather Smith of Little Rock, AR., and 7 great grandchildren.
Services will be private.
Proud to do his part in service to his country, John enlisted with the United States Army at the age of 22. Inducted on November 30, 1950 he served the next two years before transferring to the Army Reserves, serving four more years until his honorable discharge in August of 1956.
While in St. Louis, Mo., John met the love of his life, Marlene Hawkins and the young couple married on August 12, 1950. They lived in New Jersey, where John was stationed at Ft. Mammoth Army Base then later made the move back to St. Louis. In 1966 John accepted a job at Wagner Electric in Brinkley. They became long time residents, and remained a vital part of the community. In times of worship he attended the St. John The Baptist Catholic Church. Through the years their home was blessed with the four sons. For the next 62 years they shared in the joys of seeing them mature and begin families of their own. Sadly the family experienced Marlene's passing on August 27, 2012.
John was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and wife; Marlene Ann Smith.
He is survived by sons; Michael Dean & Teresa Smith of Cordova, TN., Jon A. and Wendy Smith of Hernando, MS., Gary and Susan Smith of Clinton, AR., and Charles Kevin Smith of Little Rock. AR., two grandchildren; Christa Berry of Austin TX., Heather Smith of Little Rock, AR., and 7 great grandchildren.
Services will be private.
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