Jan. 26, 1933 ~ Sept. 6, 2015
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Darwin R. Smith passed away peacefully Sunday, September 6th
surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born January 26,
1933 in Steele City, Nebraska to Pauline and Jay Smith.
He married Eva Reschke on July 15, 1956, and was happily
married for 59 years and had 4 children together.
Darwin proudly served in the United States Army. He was also
very proud of his service to Walmart for 19 years. He started with
Walmart in 1966, and had various roles at the corporate office and
with running stores. He loved to share stories of Sam and himself
and all the adventures they had together thru the years. Darwin
loved golf, spending time with his kids and grandchildren, and had
a passion for all Razorback sports.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Pauline Smith and his
father, Jay Smith.
Darwin is survived by his beloved wife, Eva of 59 years (Rogers,
AR); his 4 children, Sherry Pangle (Warren) of Bentonville, David
Smith of Shawnee, OK, Tim Smith (Misty) of Rogers, AR, and
Nancy Townsend (Jim) of Garfield, AR; four sisters, Marma Lee
Smith of Greenville, TN, Ina Martin of Greenville, TN, Elizabeth
Weems of Greenville, TN, Ramona Parker of Greenville, TN; a
brother, Franklin Smith of Greenville, TN; 10 grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren whom he loved dearly.
Visitation will be held from 5-7PM, Wednesday, September 9,
2015 at Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services in Rogers.
Funeral services will be held at 2PM, Thursday, September 10,
2015 at Central United Methodist Church in Roger with Rev.
Carness Vaughan officiating. A private burial service will
immediately follow at Pinnacle Hills Memorial Gardens.
Memorial donations can be made on behalf of Darwin Smith to the
Central United Methodist Church Building Fund, 2535 W. New
Hope Rd, Rogers, AR 72758 or the American Diabetes
Association (www.diabetes.org).
Copyright 2015 Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services, 2898 West Walnut, Rogers, Arkansas 72756 479-631-1353
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