Roy Hull Smith

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Biography: Roy Hull Smith, 100, of Little Rock, son of the late Roy and Lula Hull Smith of Keo, Arkansas, died October 5, 2018. He and Beatrice Patterson were married on June 17, 1948. Mr. Smith was a member of Winfield United Methodist Church, where he was involved with the United Methodist Men and the Friendship Sunday School Class. In 1938, he graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in Business Administration. Following graduation, he began a 43-year career in General Accounting at Arkansas Power & Light Company (Entergy). During World War II, Mr. Smith served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army in the European theater and was awarded a Bronze Star and received a Purple Heart. After his retirement, he and Bea enjoyed traveling and volunteering for Heifer Project International. He was also the treasurer of Bookfellows and an active participant in LifeQuest. He is survived by his daughter, Meredith Kemper (Tom); his son, Roy P. Smith (Sandy); grandchildren, Robert Kemper, Andrew Smith (Rachel), and Martha Smith; and great-grandson, Joey Smith. His wife and sister, Helen Smith Vaught, preceded him in death. A memorial service will be held at Winfield United Methodist Church at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Winfield United Methodist Church, 20100 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, AR 72223 or to a charity of your choice.

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Rhonda Elrod

#13

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mr. Roy was the most wonderful Southern Gentleman. Just to be in his presence was heart warming. Is was such a pleasure when tending to his insurance needs and changes during my 30 years in the business.
He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.
I'm sure he brought joy and happiness to all those whom were fortunate enough to have known him.
May he forever rest in peace.

Albert Caldwell Jr

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

To the Smith Family
We are sorry to hear about the passing of Roy H Smith. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. Please find encouragement from this promise from God where He assures us that our love ones will live again.( John 5:28-29) Yes this promise serves as a personal guarantee from God that Roy, and billions of others will live again. There are nine accounts in the Bible that speaks about this grand arrangement. Here is just one such example recorded at John 11:32-44. So please keep this promise of God near your hearts at all times. Yes God does not lie.

Kevin Kordsmeier

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We want to Express our Sympathy and let you know
that our thoughts are with you.

Your Friends at Edward Jones
Kevin, Angel & Barbara

BROOKS MINTON JR

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

MR.ROY WAS A TRUE FRIEND,NEVER MET A STRANGER
ALL WAYS ASK ABOUT THE FAMILY ALWAYS ENJOYED TALKING TO HIM KNEW EVERY ONE IN THE KEO AREA

BROOKS & JUDY MINTON

Frank Parke

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Roy, I always enjoyed visiting with your father, often at Burge's, and getting to catch up on your whereabouts. Even though he lived such a long and wonderful life, I know that it is still hard. Frank

Jimmy and Caroline Nipps

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We are so sorry about your loss. My husband says he never talked to Mr. Roy that he didn?t feel better after he hung up or left. He was a gentleman and it was a blessing to know him.

Jimmy and Nan Adams

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We have so many good memories of our time spent with Mr. Roy on the farm. He was truly a southern gentleman. We had so many conversations of times past when he lived in the England area. I know he will be missed very much by his family. He loved all of you so very much.

Rick Ramsay

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My prayers are with Meredith and the family.

Kim and David Hoffman

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Smith Family,
We loved your Dad and Grand Dad so much! He was a true Southern gentleman. To know him was to love him. Please
accept our deepest condolences during this sad time. He will truly be missed by everyone that knew him.

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God

Chick (Martha)

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mr. Smith ,
You will be deeply missed by all of us at Dorothy?s. We will miss your sweet smile; you were always such a gentleman!
Chick.

Tommy and Susan Adams

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mr. Roy was a true friend in life and our farming business through the years. Mr. Roy and Mrs. Bea were so proud of their farm. He was still quite sharp the last time we visited him.
We treasured his hand written Christmas cards. He was such a kind and caring man. He always asked about our ?whole? family on our visits. We will miss him. Prayers for your family
at this difficukt time. With love, Tommy and Susan Adams and family.

Margaret Paxson Birdsong

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

To all the Roy Smith family: I am so very sorry for your loss. It sounds like you father/grandfather had a long and enjoyable life. I know you rejoice in knowing you will all be reunited someday. Meanwhile, he has entered into eternal life and is with his wife. Love you all.

Roy Hull Smith

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