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Murl (closeup) SMITH

Macedonia (Blevins) Cemetery
Hempstead County,
Arkansas

October 30, 1923 - April 15, 2012

(See military marker, double marker with Mary)

*Obituary
Mr. Murl Smith, 88 of Blevins, Arkansas passed away, Sunday, April 15, 2012 in Hope.
Mr. Smith was born October 30, 1923 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Nuel and Mamie Fulton Smith.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers; Leo, John, Earl and Elmer Smith, his sisters; Opal Honea and Cecil Echols.
Mr. Smith enlisted in the US Army on 16 June 1943 and was honorably discharged 11 November 1946. He was a sergeant in the 482nd Anti-aircraft battalion. He was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries he received in battles in Germany. He also, received the European Theater ribbon with three battle stars and also received the Presidential Unit Citation with Oak Leaf Cluster.
He is retired from the Timex Corporation after 27 years of dedicated employment. After retirement he and wife, Mary moved to Blevins to be around family and friends.
He was a member of Marlbrook Baptist Church in Blevins and was the caretaker of Macedonia Church and cemetery for 14 years.
He loved the outdoors, to go camping with family and friends. His hobbies included, cat fishing and bird hunting. Also, known as a "handyman" who loved to tear things up, just to see how they worked, then put back together.
He is survived by his wife, of 63 years, Mary Steed Smith of Blevins, three sons; Earl Smith and Brenda of Benton, Stanley Smith and Wendy of Blevins and Lyn Smith and Debbie of Charleston, SC, four grandchildren: Jason Smith, Lyndsey Smith, Desha Karriker and Greg Smith, two great-grandchildren; Hannah and Addison Karriker.
The Smith Family wishes to thank the Staff of Heather Manor and Dr. Dale Goins and staff for the excellent care given.
The Smith Family will receive friends, Tuesday, April 17 between 6:00 and 8:00pm, at Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home.
Funeral service for Mr. Smith, will be 2:00pm, Wednesday, April 18 at Marlbrook Baptist Church in Blevins. Rev. Jerry Hill and Rev. Bobby Powers will officiate.
Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery, with military honors.

Contributed on 6/29/12 by mryal8
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Submitted: 6/29/12 • Approved: 8/8/21 • Last Updated: 8/11/21 • R720939-G0-S3

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