• John L. Smith

    27 Nov 2016

  • John L. Smith, 84, passed away November 27, 2016. John was born to Lemuel & Allie Mae Smith on April 30, 1932 in Tulip, AR.  John was a busy man, not one to sit still. He loved to hunt deer and turkey. He was a founding member of the Tulip Hunting Club and also a member of the Sunshine Hunting Club. He was a member of Tulip Presbyterian Church. John was a sociable person who loved to drive the roads and visit with everyone.

    John is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Martin, Howard, Buck, Tommy and Carroll Smith, and a sister, Rose Marie McDaniel.

    John is survived by his sisters, Mary Lou Talbert Dunn and her husband, Joel Dunn of Hot Springs Village, AR; Geraldine Dykes of Tulip; his lifelong special friend, Lennie, his great niece, Rosabeth that he adored, also numerous nieces and nephews that loved him dearly and cared for him until God took him home.

    Visitation will be Wednesday, November 30, 2016 from 6-8 PM in the Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, December 1, 2016 in the Atkinson Chapel with Rev. Tammy Harrell officiating. Interment will be at Tulip Cemetery. Pallbearers will be members of his family. The honorary pallbearer will be Phillip Smith for all his loving care.

    Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern. Guests may leave online condolences at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net

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    Linda ( Bevill ) Cathey

    27 Nov 2016

    I was sorry to hear of John L. passing. I remember him always being around from the time we were building the house to the mornings he would come by and drink coffee with mama. His hunting season is over now . But he is at rest. Prayers for you all.

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    Stephen and Kim Elliott

    28 Nov 2016

    Mary Lou, Geraldine, and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

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    Magnet Cove United Methodist Church

    29 Nov 2016

    Our church is praying for your family and friends.

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    Dallas County Judge Jimmy Jones

    29 Nov 2016

    I am so sorry to hear of the passing of my friend John. He will be missed in Tulip and Dallas County. My condolences to the family.

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    Penny Smith

    29 Nov 2016

    I am so very sorry to hear of Uncle John's passing. I have thought of him often. He was always good to me. I had always enjoyed talking with him. RIP Uncle John, I love you. My love and prayers are going out to all of the family.

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