Robert Michael "Mike" Smith

November 2, 1949 - September 22, 2016

Robert Michael “Mike” Smith, 66 of Walnut Ridge, passed away suddenly, September 22, 2016. Born November 2, 1949 in Newport; son of the late B.L. and Hattie T. Guinn Smith. He was united in marriage to Debbie Davis on June 16, 1972. Before semi retiring Mike worked for the state as local Area Engineer for Natural Resources Conservation Services. He was an avid outdoorsman and a member of the First Baptist Church in Walnut Ridge. Mike loved his Lord, his church, his family and his hunting. He gave his life to Jesus as an adult and faithfully served Him and His church by running the sound booth every Sunday. He had a servant's heart and showed his love with his actions. He would do any project you asked him and loved to show off his handiwork. One of his greatest joys in life was sharing his love of hunting with others. He would work countless hours preparing the dove field, the deer stand or the duck blind for the perfect hunt. Then he would sit back and watch the next generation reap the harvest with a grin on his face. He leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter. 'Well done good and faithful servant!' Survivors include his wife, Debbie of the home; a daughter, Andrea (Jimmy) Corley of Little Rock; a son, Matthew (Laura) Smith of Walnut Ridge; one granddaughter, Erin Marie Smith of Walnut Ridge; one brother, Steve (Vicki) Smith of Brookland; one sister, Cindy (Charles) Whitaker of Jonesboro; mother-n-law, Norma Davis of Walnut Ridge; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 2PM in the Bryan Chapel with Bro. Jake Guenrich officiating. Pallbearers will be Aaron Andrews, Matthew Franks, Matt Nichols, Charles Whitaker, Drake Martin and Phillip Midkiff. Honorary Pallbearer will be Ray Martin. Interment will follow in the Lawrence Memorial Park. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 6 P.M. till 8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mike's memory can be made to the First Baptist Church in Walnut Ridge Handbell Choir.