ARKADELPHIA -- David A. Smith, age 68, of Arkadelphia, passed away Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021.
He was born April 15, 1953, in DeQueen, Ark., to the late Harold and Zella Mae Allen Smith. David attended Gillham High School and graduated in 1972 as class salutatorian. He graduated from Henderson State University in 1976. He entered the United States Army, where he served as second lieutenant in the 2nd Armored Cavalry.
David was a member of Trinity Temple Assembly of God Church in Arkadelphia. He was an LPN with ICU/critical care for 35 years. He served the last 16 years as chaplain for the Baptist Health Hospital. David was an avid runner, bicyclist and enjoyed martial arts. His passion was his Bible, Bible study and leading people to Christ.
Survivors are his wife of 47 years, Nancy Green Smith; three sons, Brandon Smith of Bismarck, B. Allen Smith (Laura) of Hot Springs and Colin Smith (April) of Bismarck; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at Trinity Temple Assembly of God Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the David or Nancy Smith memorial fund at Patterson Federal Credit Union.
Online register is available at http://www.ruggleswilcox.com.