Donald Wayne (Tony) Smith, 69 of Sherwood, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2009. He was born on October 16, 1940 in Avon, Illinois to the late Bernard Lyle Smith and Florence Naomi Smith. He is survived by his wife Sharon and stepchildren; becky Thomas, Aaron and Fred Bryles and daughter Tami Heagy; sisters Karol Sue Shoemate, Brenda Shinn and Maxine Centeno; and a brother terry Smith; grandson Daniel Thomas; along with several nieces and nephews.
Tony served in the USAF for twenty-one years, retiring as a Master Sergeant. He began a twenty-two year career at VA Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. While distinguishing himself as a Flight Engineer during three tours in Vietnam, he was awarded the Purple Heart.
He enjoyed fishing, camping, and time with his family.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Huson Funeral Home in Sherwood from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at Noon, burial with military honors will follow at the Arkansas State Veterans' Cemetery in North Little Rock.
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