It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Hendrik Jacobus Smith (Nowata, Oklahoma), who passed away on April 20, 2024, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Hendrik Jacobus had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Hendrik Jacobus may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

He was predeceased by : his son Cobus Smith; his grandson Johnathan Smith; and his brother Bill Smith. He is survived by : his wife Catharina Smith of Nowata, OK; his children, Johnny Smith of South Africa and Yvette Scamardo of Nowata, OK; and his siblings, Anna Fouche of South Africa, Kathleen D'Arrigo of South Africa, Cathrine Elizabeth Barnard of South Africa and Dolores Dunn of South Africa.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 4th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Benjamin Funeral Services (114 W Cherokee Ave, Nowata, OK 74048).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Benjamin Funeral Homes