Marvin “Randel” Smith, 1945-2025

Marvin “Randel” Smith, (Baby Boy) age 79 of Hermitage, AR passed away peacefully at his home in Sumpter, AR on March 13th, 2025.He was born Saturday, December 22nd, 1945 in Warren, AR a son of the late Marvin Smith and Lena Stuard Smith. Baby Boy was preceded in death by his loving wife, Nancy Richards Smith whom he married March 25, 1966 and a sister Nelka Sue Temple and a brother Marvin Smith.

Randel was an active member of Martins Chapel United Methodist Church, He was a very loving daddy and pappy, after retirement from 30 plus years of working for Potlatch, he enjoyed life to the fullest. Spending time with family and friends, he loved riding his Cushman Eagle Scooters in festivals also Junkin and thrifting from place to place. 

Surviving is a daughter Tracey Lynn Smith Ballard and spouse Micheal Ballard, Corinth, AR and a son, Kevin Smith and spouse Tawanna Smith, Bryant, AR.  6 grandchildren Dustin Ballard, Cole Ballard, Colton Smith, Blake Lynn Smith, Sydney Smith and Sidney Ballard.  Randel was so happy and proud he was expecting his very 1st great-grand baby in September.   Brothers Bartley Smith and spouse Vicki, Tyler, TX, Beaver Smith and spouse Rhonda, Sumpter, AR, and Tommy Smith, Warren, AR. A sister Twila Faye Sawyer, Warren, AR.  Also surviving is his very special lady, Carolyn Burris of Monticello, AR.

Graveside services were 2:00PM Monday, March 17th, 2025 at Outlaw Cemetery in Sumpter, AR with Rev. Tommy Mitchel officiating. Burial was  in Outlaw Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. 

Want to submit a story or news tip?
Email [email protected]

Don't Miss These Other Recent Posts