Gerald David Smith

May 9, 1929 - February 15, 2015

Gerald David Smith, 85 of Marmaduke passed from this life on Sunday February 15, 2015 at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould. He was born on May 9, 1929 in Greene County to the late Thomas Jefferson and Lea Onnie (Ramer) Smith. He was a member of the Ramer's Chapel United Methodist Church and served many years as Sunday school superintendent, Sunday school teacher, and was on the cemetery committee. He served our country in the United States Army during the Korean war, and in his spare time enjoyed gardening, and reading his Bible. He retired from Darling Store Fixtures. Gerald was preceded in death by his loving wife: Velma Inez (Stephens) Smith, one brother: Cleatis Smith, and one infant sister. He is survived by his daughters: Becky McDowell and Ricky of Marmaduke, Lisa Siebert and Marc of Lafe; one sister: Naomi Bradford of Arnold, Missouri; two grandsons: Shannon and Wendy McDowell, Shawn and Katy McDowell; two great grandchildren: Lucy McDowell and Jack McDowell; sister-in-laws: Ruth Smith of Rector,Catherine Gerdes of Jonesboro, Loretta and Buddy Smith of Paragould, Lorene Stephens of Lafe; one brother-in-law: Thelbert and Viola Stephens of Paragould; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held on Tuesday February 17, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Marmaduke. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday February 18, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Marmaduke with Bro. Mark Trout and Bro. George Haygood officiating. Interment will follow at Ramer's Chapel Cemetery outside of Marmaduke. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Ramer's Chapel Cemetery Fund. Those who wish may send condolences to the family by signing the online guest book at www.irbyfuneralhome.com or visit our Facebook page.