David Lee “Smiley” Cheney, 71, of Van Buren, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at his home. He was born May 22, 1949 in Burlington, IA to Argyle and Ella Jo Cheney. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict, and was a retired evangelist. He was the owner/operator of Smiley’s Friendly Cab Service. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Christina Knotts; and two grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Jean of the home; a daughter, Kimberly Johnson and husband Colton of Cedarville; a son, Scott Cheney and wife Julian of Van Buren; a sister, Mary Mattoon of Burlington, IA; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A family-hosted memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2020 at the New Life Pentecostal Church of God, 3624 East Pointer Trail, Van Buren, AR. Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.