Larry Lee Smith II

Larry Lee Smith II, 34, of Bentonville, Ark., passed away on March 29, 2014. He was born April 26, 1979, in Ponca City, Okla. Larry attended school in Tonkawa, and then moved to Sand Springs where he graduated with honors in 1997 from Charles Page High School. During his college years, he attended the University of Miami in Florida, graduated from Oklahoma State University where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity, and earned his master's degree from The University of Tulsa. He was employed as a director of finance with the technology and entertainment division for Sam's Club. Larry was an avid Mets, New York Giants and Oklahoma State Cowboys fan. He enjoyed spending time with his family, being with his dog, Dozer, and traveling. He is survived by his parents, Larry and Wanda Smith of Sand Springs, Okla.; a sister, Tricia Smith Belz (Henry) of St. Louis, Mo.; a niece, Sophie Lee-Nguyen Belz. Larry will also be forever remembered by countless aunts, uncles and cousins. A Celebration of Larry's life will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2014, at Floral Haven, 6420 S. 129th E. Ave., Broken Arrow, OK 74012, (918) 252-2518; with a reception to follow. In lieu flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: The Larry Lee Smith II Scholarship Fund, Gamma Delta of Sigma Chi House Corporation, P.O. Box 130, Durant, OK 74702, (please write "Larry Smith Scholarship" in the subject line). Arrangements by Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th St., Rogers, AR 72756. Online condolence to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.