John Robert Smith
February 26, 1942 — October 24, 2018
John Robert Smith, joyfully known to the community as Crowbar and PeePaw to a blessed few, died Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at his birth home, in Wooster, with his loving family surrounding him.
He is preceded in death by his parents Ora & Dean Smith; his sidekick, Rocky dog; and his prize pet cow, Sue. He leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Patricia; sons, Daren (Sonya) of Wooster and Jason (Louise) of Little Rock; grandchildren, Mary-Catherine Oliver (Zach) of Wooster, Abigail, Juliette, and Kate Smith, Patrick, Summer, and Danny, all of Little Rock; great-grandchildren, his bonus baby, Abby Bradshaw of Center Ridge and his darling Carlin of Wooster.
Crowbar loved his friends and he looked for the good in everyone he met. He loved fishing and hunting with his son, grandson and Dale Amyx. He loved his community, and he was a member of Wooster First Baptist Church, teamsters, and East Fork Masonic Lodge #327. He was a truck driver for 30 years.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the Faulkner County Sheriff’s Department, MEMS, and Wooster Volunteer Fire Department.
Pallbearers: Dale Amyx, Donnie Belote, Patrick Jenson, Wyatt Davis, Sam Martin, Erin Young.
Honorary Pallbearers: The Knights of the Round Table at Wooster Store, Derb Stone, David Dickey, Sam Martin, Shug McMillen, and Dooder.
Visitation will be 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, October 26, 2018 at Bishop-Crites Funeral Home. Funeral Services at 10:00 AM Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Bishop-Crites Funeral Home with burial following to Crestlawn Memorial Park.
He is preceded in death by his parents Ora & Dean Smith; his sidekick, Rocky dog; and his prize pet cow, Sue. He leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Patricia; sons, Daren (Sonya) of Wooster and Jason (Louise) of Little Rock; grandchildren, Mary-Catherine Oliver (Zach) of Wooster, Abigail, Juliette, and Kate Smith, Patrick, Summer, and Danny, all of Little Rock; great-grandchildren, his bonus baby, Abby Bradshaw of Center Ridge and his darling Carlin of Wooster.
Crowbar loved his friends and he looked for the good in everyone he met. He loved fishing and hunting with his son, grandson and Dale Amyx. He loved his community, and he was a member of Wooster First Baptist Church, teamsters, and East Fork Masonic Lodge #327. He was a truck driver for 30 years.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the Faulkner County Sheriff’s Department, MEMS, and Wooster Volunteer Fire Department.
Pallbearers: Dale Amyx, Donnie Belote, Patrick Jenson, Wyatt Davis, Sam Martin, Erin Young.
Honorary Pallbearers: The Knights of the Round Table at Wooster Store, Derb Stone, David Dickey, Sam Martin, Shug McMillen, and Dooder.
Visitation will be 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, October 26, 2018 at Bishop-Crites Funeral Home. Funeral Services at 10:00 AM Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Bishop-Crites Funeral Home with burial following to Crestlawn Memorial Park.
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