John Elvin Smith Jr. Obituary
We bid farewell to John Elvin Smith Jr. of Camden, Arkansas, born in Forrest City, Arkansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 20, 2026 at the age of 70. John touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, John Elvin Smith, Sr. and Elizabeth Smith; his wife Pattie Gail Coleman Smith of Camden; his children, Wesley M. Jackson of Forrest City, AR and Angie Michelle Colvin; his brother James Ray Smith of Forrest City; his aunts and uncles, Lloyd Thomas, David Thomas, Jerry Thomas, Christine Jones, Gracie Poindexter, Katy Burke and Carol Pruitt; his niece Debra Hendrix; his nephew Jay Smith; his great-niece Deanna Hendrix; his great-nephew Eli Hendrix; his grandchildren, Trey Colvin, Chris Colvin and Kate Jackson; his great grandchildren, Taylor Elizabeth Colvin, Haylee Michelle Colvin and Wayne Daniel Jackson; and his aunt Treva Lou Smith.
