Gerald Wayne Smith, 74, of Greenland, AR died at home on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

The son of George Lee and Lillian (Bryant) Smith was born on October 21, 1949, in Fayetteville, AR.

Gerald graduated from Centerville High School in 1968. He married the love of his life Kathy on May 15, 1981. Gerald worked 23 years for Superior Industries where he retired. He was a volunteer coach and drove the bus for games for many years. He loved to play softball and coach teams. He was an avid Razorback fan and never missed an opportunity to watch the Hogs play. Gerald loved to do anything outdoors, but he particularly loved riding motorcycles and traveling with his wife. Gerald always took any chance he could to spend with those dear to him. But most of all he enjoyed spending time with all his “adopted” grandchildren who all called him PaPa. Gerald loved his family. His heart would lift when seeing them or speaking of them. He would have done anything for them and always did so with a smile on his face.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Donald Smith and Ray Lee Smith, three sisters, Delois Waits, Georgetta and Joy Dean Smith, and his nephew Joseph Waits.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy (Pevehouse) Smith of the home; his children, Stephanie (Brian) Shumate of Elkins, AR, Kimberly (Jamie) Mefford of Jasper, AR, Clifford (Crystal) Smith of Gentry, AR, Chris (Wednesday) Kelley of Greenland, AR, and Amber (Aaron) Taylor of Springdale, AR; his sisters, Joyce (Vernon) Cornett of St. Paul, AR, Retha (Cork) Cook of Broken Arrow, OK, and Dianne Dunlap of OK; his grandchildren, Violet, Dahlia, Wapiti, Nikole, Peyton, Ambry, Ben, Caleb, Trevor, and Braden; and special family members, Ricky, Brennon, Ayden, Charlene, Heather, Jesse, and James. Gerald also leaves behind many other family members and friends who will greatly mourn his passing.

Visitation will be 5-7 PM Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Beard’s Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville, AR.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, June 14, 2024 at Beard’s Chapel with Jack English officiating. Burial will follow in Campbell Community Cemetery.