Mr. Earl Lee Smith

July 25, 1947 - December 10, 2020

Mr. Earl Lee Smith, 73 yrs. old, of Magnolia, Arkansas, passed Thursday, December 10th, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born to the late Lee Grady Smith and Ruth Weaver Smith. He accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age and was a member of Seminary A.M.E. Church, where he served faithfully until his illness. He attended Carver High School in Stephens, AR. He was a very hard worker. He started at a young age hauling pulpwood with his father and did so for several years. He also worked as a machine operator for Deltic Farm & Timber for over 30 years, retiring in 2009. He loved watching football, especially his team, the Dallas Cowboys! He also loved to fish, and play dominoes, but grilling was his greatest passion, and he was definitely one of the best to do it! He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, papa, and friend. He loved his family, and always found a way to bring us together. He was loved by everyone that came into his presence; always willing to lend a helping hand---he will truly be missed. Preceding him in death were his parents, two brothers, Calvin Smith, and Bobby Smith; four sisters, Rose Mary Smith, Tamika Smith, Lorean Daniels, and Lelia Jo Smith; one daughter, Jackie Smith Harper; one grandson, Tristan Smith. Survivors: wife, Martha Sue Smith; Son, James Smith both of Magnolia, AR; two daughters, Yolinda Smith and Sherry Smith both of Magnolia, AR; (12) grandchildren, (10) great grandchildren; six sisters, Nona Mae Merritt of Oakland, CA, Unice Mae Flowers, Gloria Smith, Dora Smith, Tracy Smith all of Stephens, AR, and Travisteen (De Wayne) Robinson of Little Rock, AR; a special cousin, James George Moore of San Francisco, CA; (3) brothers-in-law, (7) sisters-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Graveside Celebration of Life services will be held Sunday, December 20th, 2020, at New Seminary Cemetery in Stephens, Arkansas at 2:30 p.m. Visitation will be Friday, December 18th, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, “Everyone Is Required To Wear A Mask While Attending The Services And During Visitation Hours”. This ensures safety for you and others. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.