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Loyd Franklin Smith

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Loyd Franklin Smith, age 68, of Springdale passed away Monday, September 27, 2021, at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, Ark. He was born August 1, 1953, in Oklahoma City, Okla., to Loyd and Obeta Smith. Loyd loved nothing more than spending time with his family and friends. He loved the Lord and had a servants heart for the church and community. Loyd never met a stranger. He was one of a kind and will truly be missed by all. He may no longer be with us but he will never be forgotten. As Loyd always said, "Jesus loves you and so do I" He was preceded in death by: Paula Kay Smith, wife; Loyd and Obeta Smith, parents. Loyd is survived by his son, Nathan Smith, and wife, Alicia, children Cody and Autumn; daughters, Kimberly Daniels and husband, Mark, children Dawson, Kali, and Keely, Kristen West and husband, Allen West, children Analee, Evan, Landon, and David. Visitation will be Friday, October 1, from 9-10 a.m. at Engaged Ministries Church located at 212 S. Lincoln Lowell, Ark. 72745. A celebration of Loyd's life will start at 10 a.m. Officiated by Pastor Jeff Kinard. Graveside service will also be on Friday at 3:30 p.m. in Pyatt, Ark. at Patton Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ricky McLendon, Brent Dees, Ryan Penner, Allen West, Mark Daniels, and Dawson Daniels. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations to be made in Loyd's honor to Engaged Ministries Church, P.O. Box 1158, Bentonville, Ark. 72712, or online at EMChurch.us Arrangement by Epting Funeral Home Bentonville. Condolences: www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com

Published September 30, 2021

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