Homer Smith Obituary

Homer "Lin" Smith, 73, of Leachville, Arkansas passed away on April 22, 2026 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born on October 21, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri to Homer Franklin and Dolly Christine (Gardner) Smith. Lin was a handyman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, cooking, doing mechanical work, and spending time with family. Yearly Lin always looked forward to attending his Smith and Simpson family reunion.

Survivors include; wife of 42 years: Carol Smith of the home; two daughters: Tracy DeRemer (Richard) of Pennsylvania, Leigh Ann Davis of Leachville, Arkansas; one son: Michael Anthony Bonvicino (Michelle) of Granite City, Illinois; one sister: Leona Simpson of Granite City, Illinois; seven grandchildren: Joseph Bonvicino (Megan), Courtney Davis, Austin Bonvicino (Macie), Lauren DeRemer, Alex Bonvicino, Ciara Davis, Makenzie White; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends.

He is preceded in death by; his parents: Homer Franklin and Dolly Christine (Gardner) Smith; one son: Richard Smith; two brothers: Kenneth Smith and Troy Smith; one sister: Arvena Simpson; and one great grandchild: Finnley Bonvicino.

The family has requested that a celebration of life be held at a later date.