Onis Smith
February 3, 1911 — February 3, 2012
Onis Smith
Onis Smith, 101, of North Little Rock passed away on Friday, February 3, 2012. He was a member of Park Hill Baptist Church.
One of the first electricians to bring electricity to his beloved northern Arkansas and a veteran of World War II, Onis loved gardening, music, and the Scriptures; was a treasure trove of storytelling; and taught Sunday school and attended church much of his life.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Smith; a son, Kenyon (Nola) Smith; 1 granddaughter, Tonya Smith; 1 great-granddaughter, Aly Smith; 2 great-grandsons, JT Espejo and Timothy Espejo; Step-children, Betty (Frank) Walker, Judy (Joe) Jarrett of Texarkana, Texas, Robin (Tom) Welch of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Bill (Nancy) Izard of Little Rock; 13 step-grandchildren, and 1 step-great-grandson.
Onis was preceded in death by his first wife, Violet Smith.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday at North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 4:00 PM Monday at Maplewood Cemetery in Harrison, Arkansas.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM Sunday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, 758-1170.
Memorials may be made to Park Hill Baptist Church Music Department.
Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.
1921 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR, 72114
1921 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR, 72114
Harrison
One of the first electricians to bring electricity to his beloved northern Arkansas and a veteran of World War II, Onis loved gardening, music, and the Scriptures; was a treasure trove of storytelling; and taught Sunday school and attended church much of his life.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Smith; a son, Kenyon (Nola) Smith; 1 granddaughter, Tonya Smith; 1 great-granddaughter, Aly Smith; 2 great-grandsons, JT Espejo and Timothy Espejo; Step-children, Betty (Frank) Walker, Judy (Joe) Jarrett of Texarkana, Texas, Robin (Tom) Welch of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Bill (Nancy) Izard of Little Rock; 13 step-grandchildren, and 1 step-great-grandson.
Onis was preceded in death by his first wife, Violet Smith.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday at North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 4:00 PM Monday at Maplewood Cemetery in Harrison, Arkansas.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM Sunday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, 758-1170.
Memorials may be made to Park Hill Baptist Church Music Department.
Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.
Visitation
FEB 5. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (CST)
North Little Rock Funeral Home1921 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR, 72114
Funeral Service
FEB 6. 10:00 AM (CST)
North Little Rock Funeral Home1921 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR, 72114
Graveside Service
FEB 6. 4:00 PM
Maplewood CemeteryHarrison
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