Little Rock, AR age 78 passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday September 5, 2020. Leon was born October 29, 1941 to the late Kenneth Charles and Geraldine Ellis Smith in Little Rock. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Grace; son, Chris Smith; daughter, Amanda (Pat) Simmons; grandchildren, Jessica (Chase) Van Hoose, PJ (Ellie) Simmons and John Simmons; great grandchildren, Lucas, Dash, Landen and Harper; sister, Rose McKay; several nieces, nephews and dear friends. Leon was a member of the New Haven Missionary Baptist Church, the West Pulaski Fire Department and enjoyed metal detecting, gardening and was an Arkansas Civil War historian.
Visitation for family and friends will be Wednesday September 9, 2020 1-2 PM at the New Haven Missionary Baptist Church, 19824 Lawson Rd., Little Rock, AR 72210, where funeral services will follow at 2 PM. Burial will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander, AR. In lieu of flowers contributions made be made in his memory to the New Haven Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangement entrusted to Pinecrest Funeral Home.
