Albert Gene Smith
August 17, 1933 - August 26, 2020
Albert “Gene” Smith, 87 of Walnut Ridge, died August 26, 2020 in the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge. Born August 17, 1933 in Walnut Ridge, son of the late Albert and Edith Manus Smith. He was united in marriage to Carolyn Jones Smith on June 19, 1956. Gene was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a Farmer and retired after 25 years in the Walnut Ridge Post Office. He was member of the New Song Baptist Church in Williford and a previous Deacon for many years at the White Oak Baptist Church in Walnut Ridge. He is preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Billy Joe Polley and Leon Smith. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn of the home; four sons, Alan (Ginny) Smith of Kennett, MO, Glenn (Janet) Smith of Walnut Ridge, Robie Smith of Paragould and Greg (Pam) Smith of Walnut Ridge; six grandchildren, Bekah Barnes, Amber Smith, Abbey Masner, Jake, Derek and Brent Smith; thirteen great grandchildren, Ian and Eli Barnes, Caser, Parkley, Brielle, Walker, Carver, Kole, Kloe Smith, Riley and Gavin Lasley, Charlotte and Gunner Masner; one sister, Shirley (Art) Dobbs Calico of Huntsville, AR; and many other relatives and friends. Graveside service will be Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 1 P. M. in the Lawrence Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be his family.
Albert “Gene” Smith, 87 of Walnut Ridge, died August 26, 2020 in the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge. Born August 17, 1933 in Walnut Ridge, son of the late Albert and Edith Manus Smith. He was united in marriage to Carolyn... View Obituary & Service Information