Mose Smith, III

Mose Smith, III


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Aug 18th, 2014

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Biography: Mose Smith, III, age 84, of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014. He was born October 18, 1929 in Memphis, TN. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mose Smith, Jr. and Lucille Maddox Smith and a brother, John M. Smith all of Fort Smith, AR. He graduated from Phillips Academy at Andover, MA. While at Andover he served as president of his fraternity and as manager of the baseball team. He was also chosen by the Headmaster to spend the summer after graduation in the U.K. on a scholarship sponsored by the English Speaking Union. This program allowed school boys from the U.S. to tour England, Scotland and Wales staying with families in each town. After graduation from Andover in 1948 he entered Yale University in New Haven, CT. His roommates all four years at Yale were classmates from Andover, Lincoln Cornell, Richard Coulson and John McDonald, creating friendships that have lasted a lifetime. He joined a singing group called the Society of Orpheus & Bacchus for 2 years and as a senior he was chosen to be a member of the renowned Whiffenpoofs, who elect new members each year from the junior class. His Whiffenpoof group traveled to Little Rock from all over the U.S. to help him celebrate his 50th and 60th birthday. He served a term as president of The Fence Club, and as a senior was elected to one of Yale?s secret societies; WOLFS HEAD. He received his BA degree from Yale in 1952 and returned to Arkansas to attend the University of Arkansas School of Medicine, and graduated in 1956. He began his residency in the Obstetrics & Gynecology Department the year it moved to the West Markham location. After his internship year, he served in the Medical Corp, U.S. Naval Reserve with the rank of Lieutenant. He entered in to private practice in Little Rock in July 1962 having never missed a day of work until he retired in July 2000. He was a member of the staff of St. Vincent Infirmary, Baptist Medical Center, Doctor?s Hospital, University Hospital and Cleburne County Hospital. He was appointed Associate Clinical Professor of the OB/GYN Department at U of A Medical Center. He served two terms as Chairman of the OB/GYN Department at St. Vincent Infirmary was a member of the state and county medical societies and President of the GYN Society. He was a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology and served two terms as Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Arkansas Section. He was a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, having been initially certified in 1965. Dr. Smith was a member of St. Mark?s Episcopal Church and served two terms on the vestry. He was also elected twice to the school board at Pulaski Academy during its early founding. He was also a member of the Country Club of Little Rock. He enjoyed fly fishing, golf, skeet & trap shooting with his brother. Upon his retirement in 2000 he moved to Dallas with his wife Sarah Jane, where they could be close to the grandchildren and closer to their home in Colorado. In Dallas he attended St. Michaels and All Angel?s Episcopal Church with many old acquaintances from Yale. He volunteered in Palliative Care at Parkland Hospital and also enjoyed being a recording reader for Reading Resource. He returned home to Little Rock due to declining health and seeking care from his own medical doctors. In their younger years Mose and Sarah Jane loved to dance. They traveled with friends and family and enjoyed many adventures. This made their life always interesting and fun. To the very end they have appreciated the kindness of all the many thoughtful friends that have shown their love through Mose?s illness. He is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Sarah Jane; their son, Lincoln Mose Smith; daughters, Susan Schallhorn, Quinton Smith, Lucille Leach; sons, Reid Smith and Mose Smith; 8 grandchildren; nephews, John Smith, Jr. and John Hayes; and nieces, Holly Hayes and Heather Hayes. A memorial service will be held at St. Mark?s Episcopal Church on Friday, September 5, 2014 at 10 a.m. Memorials may be made to Hospice Home Care, 12120 Colonel Glenn Rd., Ste. 6400, Little Rock, AR 72210 or UAMS-Throat Cancer, 4301 W. Markham St, #716, Little Rock, AR 72205. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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Robert Mulligan
#6
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
To Dr. Smith's family and my dear friend Quinton, I am so sorry for your loss. Robert Mulligan
Elton Family
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My family and I would like to express our deepest sympathy over the loss of Dr. Smith.
May you find comfort in your loving memories and the warmth of family and friends. I love the beautiful promise at Revelation 21:4 when death and pain will be gone forever after God restores his original purpose for the earth. We will even see our loved ones again who we have lost in death (John 5:28 & 29). It is our hope that these words bring you a measure of comfort during this difficult time. Once again, please accept our condolences as you deal with your loss.
Allan E. Meadors
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I will look forward to seeing you all at the memorial service on September the 5th. Reading about Mose in the paper sparked my memory of how much we had in common as I saw him as a good friend and a true gentleman. We had a lot of contact with his daughter Quinton when she lived on our street, Beechwood Road. I am thinking about your family and wish you all the best. Sincerely, Allan E. Meadors
Judith Hope & Tom Twomey
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Mose Smith was one of the sweetest and classiest men I ever met. It was a privilege to know him and I am so glad he hooked up with one of my very best friends in the world. They were a beautiful couple. Mose will be deeply missed (I can still hear his beautiful voice - so distinctive.)
xxxxxx
Judith
Jacki Burnett Stafford
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Smith's passing. He was a wonderful doctor to myself, my sister and my mother. His soothing voice and compassionate demeanor will always be remembered. The world lost a beautiful soul with his passing.
Debby Whitney
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I am so sorry for your loss. Mose was such a wonderful gentleman. I am sending prayers.
Debby Whitney

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