Jeffrey Mark Smith

A mountain of a man, in every sense. Immovable, resilient, unwavering, beacon of strength, enormous presence, predictable, and reliably steadfast. Jeff Smith of Bigelow, AR, 67, laid his weary head to rest on June 21, 2025. Jeff was born in Anchorage, AK to Jackey & Maxine (Wood) Smith. Though largely growing up in California, moving around as an Air Force family, once he was settled in AR, he proudly called himself a Central High Tiger. Soon after graduation, he then met the love of his life Glenda Sue. Together, they were ‘Jerky Glue’, a bond only broken after 40 years by the inconvenience of mortality. Grandpa, Dad, Husband, Coach, Uncle Chef- Jeff went by many names, played many roles, wore lots of hats. Many, many hats. Always with one of his favorite bands, team, or tool brands. He loved floating down the Buffalo River, where he spent many summers with his family, being at a ballgame, in the woods on a deer stand, always being in the moment. He was an avid white-tail hunter, rock n’ roll aficionado, work drive like no other, master grillsman, verbal acrobat with a minor in mockery, board game whiz-or cheat depending on who you ask, creative/artistic, and above all, a man who loved fiercely. Though a man of few words, his love language was action. Everything Jeff did was an undoubted labor of love. From his beautiful wood-working, batches of his infamous no-bake cookies to pulling you out of your self-made messes, he was always there. He leaves a mountain-sized hole in the lives of those who knew and loved him. Taken too soon. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Glenda (Tipton) Smith, his parents Jackey & Maxine Smith, in-laws Bill & Mary Tipton, and a number of beloved family & friends. Jeff is survived by his three children; Jeremy (Melissa) Smith, Lyndsey (Sandy) Anderson, and Will Smith; grandchildren Hailey Smith & Ben Sanderson, his siblings; Tom Smith & Karen Smith, a host of treasured in-laws, his adoring partner Tina Arter, nieces, nephews, great-nephews, coworkers, friends-made-family and all to whom he made an impact. Jeff’s celebration of life will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Harris Funeral Home in Morrilton, no graveside. Wear your rock n’ roll gear, ball caps, and long hair like Jeff would!

Jeffrey Mark Smith

December 29, 1957 - June 21, 2025