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Johnnie Ray SMITH

Combs Cemetery
Izard County,
Arkansas

Johnnie June 10, 1952 - October 12, 2020
Joyce 31 Jan 1955 - Pre-need/living

Marriage: 02 Jun 1972 Melbourne, Izard County, Arkansas

Johnnie Ray Smith, husband of Joyce Smith. Johnnie Ray Smith, son of Robert Hanley Smith, Sr. and Dimple (Hutchins) Smith Tyree

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Johnnie Ray Smith
June 10, 1952 - October 12, 2020

Johnnie Ray Smith, son of the late Robert Hanley Smith, Sr. and Dimple Hutchins Smith Tyree, was born June 10, 1952 in Searcy, Arkansas. He departed this life October 12, 2020 in Searcy, Arkansas at the age of 68 years, 4 months and 2 days. Johnnie was raised at Twin Creek, Arkansas and attended Melbourne School.

He was united in marriage to Joyce Smith June 2, 1972 in Melbourne, Arkansas.

John and Joyce owned and operated J & J Antiques and Stuff on the square in Mountain View, Arkansas for 21 years. John loved to buy and sell coins, jewelry, antiques and collectables. In the early 80’s they owned and operated the Grapevine Restaurant in Franklin. John was a good Christian man and an active member of Twin Creek Church of Christ.

John is survived by his wife of 48 years: Joyce Smith of the home; three siblings: Alene Stevens of Rogers, Arkansas, Jim Smith of Fayetteville, Charles Smith (Sherry) of Melbourne; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and many good friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother: R. H. Smith; one sister: Jerri Haney; half-sister: Florine Knowles.

Visitation and funeral service will be Thursday, October 15 at Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Visitation will be from 12 – 2 p.m. Funeral service will begin at 2:00 with Doyne Robertson and Donald Gillihan officiating. Burial will be at Combs Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Mark Smith, Toby Smith, Eric Smith, Rick Haney, Randy Haney, Kenny Morehead.

Honorary Pallbearers: Ronnie Peterson, Kerby Smith, Keifer Smith, Brad Smith, Ben Smith, Billy Haile, Dean Hutchins.

Memorials may be made to: Combs Cemetery Maintenance Fund, P.O. Box 1001, Melbourne, Arkansas 72556

Obituary located through Eddie's Family Funeral Home Melbourne, Izard County, Arkansas. Published Oct 2020 © Copyright 2012-21 Eddie's Family Funeral Home. All Rights Reserved.

Contributed on 6/9/21 by sandhollow
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Submitted: 6/9/21 • Approved: 6/9/21 • Last Updated: 6/12/21 • R1378536-G0-S3

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