CAMDEN — Cecil Smith
Cecil Smith, 83, of Arkadelphia, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at his home.
He was born on Nov. 26, 1935, in Arkadelphia to the late Wiley Columbus and Minnie Elizabeth Langley Smith. Cecil was a member of Unity Baptist Church.
Cecil started working at a young age, doing many different jobs including being a milkman and driving a school bus. He co-owned and operated the John Deere Equipment Dealership in Camden and Monticello. In the late 60’s early 70’s, he was mayor of East Camden, Arkansas. He enjoyed being a farmer in recent years.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Smith; two daughters, Karen Smith Moore and husband, Russell, of Batesville, and Kim Smith and husband, Michael ,of Sherwood; one step-daughter, Jennifer Flynn and husband, Tony, of East End; one step-son, James Pierce of Benton; four grandchildren, Matthew Moore of Batesville, Houston Pierce and Max Pierce - both of Benton, and Ainsley Flynn of East End; one sister, Mary Francis Ligon and husband, Charles, of Arkadelphia; several nieces, nephews, great -nieces, great-nephews and great-great-nieces.
Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia is in charge of the arrangements.
Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, at the funeral home.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, at the funeral home. Burial was at Unity Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Tommy McMillan, Marvin Smith, Tracy McLelland, David O’Hare, Don Grillo and Rich Joslin. Honorary pallbearers were Johnny Neel, Mike Turner, Junior Morrison, Paul Morrison, and members of Tractors of the Past Club.
Memorials may be made to PATH International P. O. Box 33150 Denver, Colorado 80233-0150.
An online register is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.