Lewis Dawson Smith

Lewis Dawson Smith, was born November 28, 1932, and died August 29, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, James Smith, mother Lilly Smith, and brother James Smith III. Survived by wife Janette, sons Paul and Lewis IV, stepchildren Cindy, Shuana, Melissa, Grant and Adam. Many grandchildren and great grandchildren who affectionately called him “papa.” Lewis was raised in Stephens, Arkansas where he attended both grade school and high school. He was appointed to the United States Naval Academy, graduated in 1955, and became a carrier based Naval Aviator flying anti-submarine missions. He served with honor for 6 years as an active member and 17 years in the active reserves. He returned to Arkansas and earned his law degree from the University of Arkansas Law School in 1963. He worked as Assistant Attorney General and Administrative Law Judge with the Workers Compensation Commission. Lewis was well know for his wit and humor, nicknaming grandchildren and great grandchildren, singing happy birthday, “double dipping” and taking care of his family. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm, Wednesday, September 3, 2014, in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. 501-661-9111. The family requests that memorials be made in Mr. Smith's names to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd, Little Rock, AR 72210. (501) 227-6166