P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR 71655
Stacey L. Smith, obituary portrait — Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home

In Loving Memory

Stacey L.Smith

Date of Birth July 13, 1969
Passed Away On October 4, 2023
At Age 54 years
Resident of Monticello, AR
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Stacey Levelle Smith was born on July 13, 1969, in Warren, Arkansas to the late Velma R. Smith and Marion L. Neal. He departed this life on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Stacey was preceded in death by his parents; maternal grandparents, Elbert and Nora Robinson; his paternal grandparents, Dave and Willie Mae Neal; his older brothers, Harold Smith and Earnest “Peter” Neal.

Stacey was educated in the Warren Public School system where he was a member of the Lumberjack band from 7th-12th grade, and then to the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff where he was a member of the “Marching Musical Machine of the Midsouth” better known as “M4”! He loved his marching band days playing the tuba!

Stacey returned home after the passing of his mother, and began his “Legacy of Life”! He was the unofficial “Ambassador “ of the Northside!! He drove, ran errands, he provided for so many people and his jovial spirit and smile were always present! His church, Bethel AME Church in Warren, was his love and he served so faithfully. He held so many titles, he was a steward, trustee, Sunday school teacher, choir member, and janitor. Bethel AME Church has lost a “Diamond” his brilliance and brightness will be missed!
He leaves to cherish his memories, his sister, Vickie Smith-Ferrell (Lee) of Grand Prairie, TX; brother, Gary Smith (Evelyn) of Grand Prairie, TX; Godsister, Anita Shaw-Tenner of Warren, AR; Godbrother, Charles Coleman of Warren; a devoted aunt, Willie Ruth Bowie of Duarte, CA; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends whom all loved him dearly.

He touched many lives and his life was his Legacy!!! He will forever live in our hearts.

Funeral Services will be held at Bethel AME Church in Warren, AR on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Burial in his earthly resting place will be in Norris Hill Cemetary in Fountain Hill, AR following the Funeral Services. The fellowship repast will be at the VFW in Monticello, AR.

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Service

Funeral Service

Bethel A.m.e. Church

200 W. Packard St.

Warren, AR, 71671

October 14, 2023

at 11:00 a.m.

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Interment

Norris Hill Cemetery

Ashley Rd 92

Fountain Hill, AR, 71642

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Condolences (12)

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Tashia Smith Kathleen, GA October 14, 2023
"R.I.P Uncle Stacey"
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Shelley (Clark) Goldsmith Warren, AR October 14, 2023
"I loved being in band ( in Warren)
with Stacey. He was always very nice and was sure to say hello to me.
RIP Stacey"
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Carmen, Phillip, and Latashia Smith Kathleen, GA October 13, 2023
"Stacey was a kind and gentle brother-in-law and uncle. He had a contagious smile. Even though he had just returned home from the hospital, he took the time to wish me a happy belated birthday. His presence will be missed greatly. Rest easy on the wings of eternity.

"Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou
this? "

John 11:25-26 KJV

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