Dean Smith

Dean Smith, 73, of Alma, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 in Van Buren. He was born April 6, 1948 in Fort Smith to the late Raymond and Mamie (Lovegrove) Smith. He was a retired self-employed homebuilder, and a Navy veteran, serving during the Vietnam Conflict. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Ann Arnold; and brothers, Cleo Smith and Sonny Smith.

He is survived by two daughters, Julie Wright and husband David of Alma, and Courtney Wright and husband Kevin of Fort Smith; five sisters, Edith Harvey of Fayetteville, Brenda Reed of Alma, Barbara Patton of Hot Springs, Wanda Meadors of Mulberry, and Shirlene Carter of Van Buren; two brothers, Jimmy Don Smith and Clyde Raymond Smith, both of Alma; and four grandchildren, Emily, Jackson, Clayton, and Easton Wright.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 15, 2021 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel with private interment to follow at the Fort Smith National Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jamie Smith, Randy and Jared Arnold, and Jackson, Clayton, and Easton Wright.

The family will visit with friends from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren.