Earl O. Smith

Earl O. Smith, age 91, of Langley, passed away at his home with his loving daughter by his side on January 17, 2024.

He was born on February 13, 1932, the second of ten children of Paul and Blanche Smith.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Billie Jo Smith; and his granddaughter, Bambi Jester. 

He owned and operated a local business for many years. He never met a stranger. Earl always had a good story to tell. In his free time, he loved to go camping and fishing. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Earl is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Van and Charlotte Smith of Eldorado; his two sisters and brother-in-law, Ruthie and Billy Thomas of Magnolia and Betty Moses of Spring Hill; his daughter, Tracy Smith of Langley; his three grandchildren and their spouses, Machelle and Fred Palmer of Alpine, Adam and Susan Jester of Hot Springs Village, and Jordan Jester of Hot Springs Village; numerous great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members,  as well as a host of wonderful friends.

Pallbearers will be Adam Jester, Jordan Jester, Austin Ellis, Nicholas Ellis, James Golden, and Gary Brinkley.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Fred Palmer.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, January 22, 2024, in the Smith Family Funeral Home Chapel, Glenwood.

Visitation will be held Sunday, January 21, 2024, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the Smith Family Funeral Home Chapel, Glenwood, 209 North 3rd Street, Glenwood, Arkansas 71943.

Interment will be in the Langley Hall Cemetery.