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John T. Smith, 74, of El Dorado, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 06, 2008, at the John Williamson Hospice House.

Born Jan. 13, 1934, in Sumpter, the son of Julius A. Smith and Ethel B. Mann Smith, he was the co-owner of Asbestos Roofing Co. and Rhyan Craft Boat Manufacturing Co. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War, a member of Sumpter Hunting Club and a member of the Hillsboro Street Church of Christ.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and one brother, Teroy Smith.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Patricia Jordan Smith of El Dorado; two sons, John T. Smith, Jr. and wife Nancy of Fort Smith and Clark E. Smith and wife Debbie of Monroe, La.; one granddaughter, Lindsey Jordan Smith; two grandsons, John Bradley Smith and John-Clark Smith; two step-grandsons, Carey Van and Matt Van; two brothers, Bernard Smith and wife Cleo of Arkansas City and Van Doyle Smith of Conroe, Texas; one sister, Martha Sue Wilson of Hermitage; and numerous special nieces and nephews, including Gerald Wayne Wilson.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. today in Young’s Chapel with Ken Stegall officiating. Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.

Memorials may be made to Camp Kurios, P. O. Box 42, El Dorado, AR 71730; The John R. Williamson Hospice House, 2301 Champagnolle Rd., El Dorado, AR 71730; or the Donor’s Choice.

An online guest registry is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.