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J. W. Smithson
June 13, 1931 - April 20, 2008

Mr. J. W. Smithson was born on Saturday, June 13, 1931, son of the late J. A. and Ella Arandall Smithson. Mr. Smithson died Sunday, April 20, 2008 at St. Bernard

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  1. Stephanie Currie, Jonesboro, Arkansas says
    July 15, 2008

    I would like to extend my condolences to the Smithson family. I just recently learned of J.W.'s passing and am deeply saddened. I am a CNA and had known him for years. I have many fond memories of him and he always made my day.

  2. Terrell & Aline Hinds, Memphis, TN says
    April 27, 2008

    Our condlances to all the Smithson family. God bless each of you. Terrell Hinds

  3. Rena' Self , says
    April 25, 2008

    Hello, I am just letting you know that I am thinking of you and your family and you all are in my prayers.Debbie, anytime you need to talk, just pick up the phone and call. love ya, Rena'

  4. Karen Renshaw, Painesdale Michigan says
    April 24, 2008

    Debie, I was so sorry to read of you're Fathers pasing. I know that all three of you children will miss him greatly, it's really going to be hard as you just lost you're Mother so recently. My thoughts and prayers are with you Deb. God Bless you and the rest of the family. Karen Renshaw

  5. Your Kids , says
    April 23, 2008

    We love you rest in peace.

  6. Evan Ray Spencer, Metropolis, Illinois says
    April 23, 2008

  7. Susan Hendrix Thompson, Wynne, AR says
    April 23, 2008

    Debbie, Dana and Michael,Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers right now. Having been in your shoes I know that this transition period in your lives will not be easy, but He who knows us best, will help us through it. May the Lord keep you close right now so that you may feel all of His comfort and protection. Susan Hendrix Thompson

  8. Gabe Tischler, Cabot,Arkansas says
    April 23, 2008

    From all of us at Cabot we offer our deepest sympathies,God blessMike,Gabe,Lisa,Gari Lynn,James,Chris,Jeff,Eddie,Steve,Matt

  9. Letty (Carpenter) Thompson, Jonesboro, AR says
    April 22, 2008

    Mike,Mom and I are very sorry to hear of your loss and want to let you know that you and your family are in our prayers.June & Letty

  10. Rick Carter, Jonesboro, Ark says
    April 22, 2008

    To the Smithson family. Mr. J.W. called on my daddy at Carter and Pegg (C & P) Grocery in the 1960s as a sales Rep with Reelfoot. The Reelfoot truck from Union City, Tennessee delivered twice a week. We always order 2 and sometimes 3 6-foot "sticks" of bologna ever delivery day. --That was a lot of bologna. But to this day, Reelfoot had the best bologna around. J.W. was always a gentleman and I can recall many stories that he would tell, ones that he picked up from dealing with customers all over the area. He would mark a paid invoice "P.D." When asked why he marked it "P.D." rather than "PAID," he replied, "P.D. stands for Past Due, Not Paid." He was always a joy to see. Lastly, J.W. loved those Trumann Wildcats. We Carter boys attended Nettleton High. We could never beat Trumann. J.W. said that it was because all the Trumann players ate only Reelfoot products. He was especially proud when a Trumann graduate played in college. There was a fellow named Holliman who played at THS and then at ASU. One would think it was J.W.'s son if you didn't know better.The Carter family sends deepest sympathies and condolences to your family and may you find comfort in knowing that J.W.'s life was lived to the fullest. Godspeed.

  11. Renee' Howsen Holland, Monticello, AR says
    April 22, 2008

    Michael,I am sorry for your loss.Renee'

  12. Lou Etta Brock Wicker, Bay, AR says
    April 22, 2008

    Dear family, sending condolences to you all.But the memories of the Smithson family brings back a lot of memories of Freer Church,when all was living., and we all were a lot younger,from all of us,,The Brock Family

  13. Andrea Shuburte, Trumann, AR says
    April 22, 2008

    Sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are w/ all of you, if there is anything I can do let me know.Andrea Shuburte

  14. Allen and Tami Hamilton, Bay says
    April 22, 2008

    Dana and family,We are so sorry to hear about your daddy. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.We love you.

  15. susan king, trumann says
    April 22, 2008

    so sorry to hear about your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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