In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Darlene Nell.
He is survived by his wife, Elvita Smedley of the home; four sons, Darrell Smedley of Broken Arrow, Lance Smedley of Apollo Beach, Florida, Craig Smedley of Tulsa, and Chris Smedley of Van Buren; four grandchildren; and several stepchildren, step-grandchildren, and step-great-grandchildren.
Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.