Fay Smith

Fay Eugene Smith, 93, of Huntsville; passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Meadowview Healthcare and Rehab, Huntsville. He was born Friday, May 10, 1929, at Alabam; to James Denver and Agnes Almeda Spradling Smith. Fay married Geneva Inez Kisner on Saturday, June 2, 1956, at Huntsville, Arkansas; and together they were parents to three children. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy and retired from Beechcraft Aviation as an airplane mechanic. A hunter and fisherman by nature, Fay enjoyed the outdoors. He also enjoyed following Arkansas Razorback and Wichita State Shocker athletics. Fay was a devoted husband and father who loved his grandchildren dearly. Fay was preceded in death by his parents, James and Agnes, one son, Tad Smith; two brothers, Loy Smith and Lee Smith; one special uncle, Jess Bolinger; two special aunts, Bea Bolinger and Pearl Bolinger; and one great-grandson, Bentley Burgett. He is survived by his wife, Geneva Smith, of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Tom and DeeAnna Smith, of Fort Smith, Arkansas; one daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Frank Maher, of Sheffield, Iowa; eight grandchildren, Marki VanBrunt, Shannon Benoit, JD Smith, Jessica Maher, Caroline Maher, John Maher, Kate Maher, and Brayden Smith, and eight great-grandchildren. Fay is also survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Don and Janice Smith, of Huntsville. The family will receive friends 9:00 AM-10:00 AM, Friday, February 24, 2023, at Brashears Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 10:00 AM, with Lonnie Siler officiating. Pallbearers will be Greg Smith, Dr. Joel Smith, Brayden Smith, Jerry Bill Fritz, John Maher, Blake Evans, Zack Smith, and Justin Benoit. Honorary pallbearer will be Frank Maher. Interment will immediately follow services at Alabam Cemetery, Huntsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Fay's name may be made to the Alabam Cemetery, c/o Owens, PO Box 66, Huntsville, AR 72740; or the Madison County Senior Center, PO Box 598, Huntsville, AR 72740. Services are entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.

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Fay Smith

May 10, 1929 - February 21, 2023