Reginald Saucier

Reginald Saucier, 86, died February 11 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born April 19, 1930 in Soldier Pond, Maine to Rene and Mattie Voisine Saucier. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Faye Saucier, of the home.

Reg joined the military at 17, served his country as a pilot in the Korean Conflict and remained a proud veteran of the US Army where he attained the rank of First Sergeant.

Among many other things Reg was an insurance salesman, a truck driver, and a restaurant owner and operator, but in his heart he was a pilot and felt most at home in an airplane. Before he gave up flying he’d become an accomplished pilot as well as a gifted instructor, and eventually an instructor of instructors while employed at Executive Aviation in Fort Smith in the late 60s and early 70s.

He believed in hard work, having fun, and helping those that needed a lift. He was quick to smile, loved to laugh, and liked to go fast whether on horseback, riding motorcycles, or flying airplanes.

His memorial service will be held at Edward’s Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith on Monday, February 13 at 11:00am.

The family will visit with friends Monday from 10:30 AM until 11:00 AM.

In addition to being survived by his wife, Faye, he is also survived by:

His son Gary Saucier and Lexie of London, AR and their children:

Tina Hill of Oark, AR and children: Joseph Anderson of South Padre Island, TX and Lexie Bean of Oark, AR.

Reggie Saucier and Mandy of Oark, AR and children: Bridget Suggs of Oark, Todd Saucier or Okinawa, Japan and Samantha Saucier of Oark.

Bobby Saucier of London, AR and his children: Gabriel Saucier of Batesville, Ashlyn Saucier of Swifton, Kena Saucier of Ozark, and Chloe Saucier of London.

His daughter Anita Jones and Scotty of Fort Smith, AR and their children:

Jeff Jones of Dallas, TX and daughter Jenna Jones of Fort Smith.

Becca Whitson and Matt of Fort Smith and their children: Will, Cy, and Riah.

His son Michael Saucier and Maggie of Aurora, IL and their sons:

Travis Saucier of Aurora.

Stuart Saucier and Stephanie of Montgomery, IL and their daughters, Solei and Sydney.

His son Edward Saucier and Shara of Fort Smith, AR and their daughter Jennifer Saucier Glover and Grant of Fort Smith and their children: Lily, Jake, and Maddox.

His step children:

Stephanie Davis of Van Buren

Cheryl and husband Kenny Bond of Madison, WI.

James Hudson, Jr. of Fort Smith

Barney Husdon of Fort Smith

His brother, Louis Saucier and Emily, of Presque Isle, Maine; and two sisters: Bernice Dumond and Roland, of Fort Kent, Maine and Doris Belanger of North Carolina.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Wilmer and Clarence Saucier and his sister, Beulah Saucier Bouchard.

Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Online condolences may be sent to www.edwardsfuneralhome.com