William “Earl” Smith, 75, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022. He was born February 15, 1947 in Mena, AR.

Earl as he was fondly known was preceded in death by his mother Lorene Beck.

Earl honorably served in the U.S. Army and is a Vietnam veteran. He was a truck driver for 55 years with his devoted wife by his side throughout most of it. Earl was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He never met a stranger. He is deeply missed.

He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Judy of the home; a daughter, Sally; a son, William “Scott” and his wife Jamie; his grandchildren, William “Cody” and wife Julia, William “Alan” and fiancé Shelby, Callie, Aaron, Alyssa, Lainey, and Jackson; his great-grandchildren, William “Elliot”, Landon, Ava and Holden; a brother, Dennis and his wife Lareca; an aunt, Vernie and her husband Colley; and numerous other dear family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Beard’s Chapel.

Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Friday, October 14, 2022 at Baptist Ford Cemetery.