Junior "J.B." Brown Smithey

Junior Brown "J. B." Smithey, 82, passed away on Monday night in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He was born on December 5, 1932 in Shelford Arkansas to Dave and Alberta Davis Smithey. He served his country in the United States Army.

J.B. enjoyed being surrounded by his family and friends. There was always a house full during the holidays. He was famous for his fresh ham and chicken-n-dumplings. He spent many hours fishing with his grandchildren. Afterwards, they would have a fish fry and tell lots of stories. Mr. Smithey loved the outdoors and grew a large garden for many years supplying neighbors and family with peas, tomatoes, okra, corn, and green onions.

He was an entrepreneur and had owned several businesses in the past, including grocery stores.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Tammy Smithey Heard Crane;

He is survived by four children:
two sons: Gary Smithey and Anna of Fayetteville AR;

Danny Joe Smithey and Stefanie of Osceola AR:

and two daughters: Dottie Shaffer of Shalimar FL;

Connie Simpson and Mike of Fort Walton Beach FL;

Two brothers: Roy Smithey and Lonnie Smithey;

One sister: Polly Smithey;

Twelve grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 2:00p.m. in Carney Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Tommy Carney officiating. Visitation will be 12:00-2:00 on Saturday. Burial will be in Bassett Cemetery.

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Saturday, November 14, 2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Carney Funeral Home 1501 Byrum Road Blytheville, Arkansas 72316

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