Phillip Edward Smith Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Phillip Edward Smith (Rison, Arkansas). Phillip, born on September 30, 1937, passed away on November 5, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Phillip Edward Smith to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Emily Inez Russell and Edgar Tapler Smith; his daughter Janet Quarrels (late Gerald); and his sister Nancy. He is survived by: his wife Betty DeAnne Harrison Smith; his children, Michael Leo Smith, Phyllis Fowler (Charles), David Smith (Stacy), Tammy Wood (Scott) and Suzanne Kirkpatrick (Tony); his grandchildren, Sean (Lori), Mary (Dewayne), Amber, Benjamin (Kaitlin), Clayton, Abigayle, Kailynn, Elizabeth (James), Kassie (Chris), Tiffany and Shelton (Hannah); his great grandchildren, Lincoln, Orrin, Linden, Dalton (Skylar), Donnie, Sophia, Sawyer, Danny Ray, Hunter, Scotlee, Scarlett, Chevy, Bryson, Korbin, Lilly and Paisely; his great great grandchild Dallas; and his siblings, Bruce, George, Hardy, Floyd, Ed, Jerry, Martha, Jean and Mary.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 10th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Buie Funeral Home- Rison (302 North Main St. P. O. Box 327, Rison, AR 71665). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 11th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the New Beginnings Baptist Church (8826 Old Warren Rd, Pine Bluff, AR 71603). A burial will be held on Wednesday, November 11th 2026 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the Greenwood Cemetery Greenwood Cemetery.
