Stanley E. Smith Jr.

Stanley E. Smith Jr., 90, of North Little Rock was a loving husband, father, Papa, and brother. He spent his life in the service of others. He had a kind, generous, and loving spirit. Stanley Smith went home to heaven on May 11, 2016. He was born in Thornton, Arkansas on October 5, 1925. He grew up in Wilmar, Arkansas and then attended college at University of Arkansas at Monticello. Stanley began working for Arkansas Power and Light as an accountant and retired after 35 years of service. He also served our country in the Army during World War II. He was a member of Sylvan Hills First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Gertrude Morgan Smith and Stanley E. Smith. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Betty Jane Smith, son, David Smith of North Little Rock, son, Stephen Smith and his wife Rachel of Garfield, and daughter Suzanne and Ray Beard of Sherwood. Stanley had three siblings: his brother, Derwood (Janelle), brother, Bobby Smith (Edna) and his sister Shirley Smith Pitts. Stanley also had two grandchildren that he adored, granddaughter, Alex Smith and grandson, Joseph Stanley Beard, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday May 14, 2016 at Roller-Chenal Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211 with Rev. Doug Burris officiating. Interment will follow at Woodson Cemetery near Woodson. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Friday May 13, 2016 at the funeral home. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.