Samuel "Sam" Franklin Critser

Samuel Franklin Critser, 80, of Benton, Arkansas passed away December 23, 2022.  He was born May 18, 1942 in Keo, Arkansas to the late James Critser and Lillie Mae Loyd Critser.

Sam was the owner and president of Southern Fire Alarm of Little Rock and Burglar Alarms of Arkansas.  Sam enjoyed going fishing and pressing his luck at the casino.  He was a life long Mason. Sam always enjoyed being on the go and staying busy all the time. He loved spending time with his wife and his grandkids, who all adored their “Sammy”. He was funny, loveable and truly a “One of a Kind” man.  

Preceding Sam in death are his parents; James Critser and Lillie Mae Finnell; sister, Emma Jean Steward; and nephew, Freddie Steward.

Sam leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Suzanne Critser of Benton, Arkansas; daughers:  Ginger Schrader and husband Alan of Alexander, Arkansas and Sarah Red and husband Schantz of Benton, Arkansas; grandchildren:  Haley, Hayden, and Heidi Schrader, Whitten Maness, Steven Hudson, and Whitleigh and Avery Red; great niece, Amanda Wooten; and many family members and friends who love Sam and will miss him always.

Graveside service, officiated by Bro. Hart Moore, will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 29, at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Arkansas.

Memorials may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at https://give.cff.org/donate.

Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.  Online guestbook:  www.SmithFamilyCares.com.