Larry Marshall Smith, 84, of Walnut Ridge passed from this life on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Alicia to the late Fred M. and Pearl (Wells) Smith on November 12, 1937. Larry was united in marriage to Rhoda Jane (Wallis) on July 24, 1964, in Jonesboro. Larry served in the United States Navy on the USS Intrepid Aircraft Carrier. He worked many years at Norandal in Newport. He was of the Christian belief. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and talking.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Jonathan, Cecil, Mitt, and Monroe; three sisters, Alice Whitmire, Ruby Grigsby, and Delena Webb; one grandson, Zack Smith; and one great granddaughter, Catalaya.

He is survived by his wife, Rhoda, of the home; two sons, Alex (Tina) Smith of Alicia; Alan (Pam) Smith of Walnut Ridge, and one daughter Patty (Gary) Cansler of Jonesboro; nine grandchildren; Amber (Cooper), Clint, Blaine (Logan), Randi (Allan), Matt, Taylor (Colby), AJ, Hunter, Alyson (Bubba); and 13 great grandchildren, Carter, Bayne, Lukacee, Chris, Adrian, Elena, Isaac, Rayden, Walker, Leeam, Corey, Colton, and Cash.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 10, 2022, from 12-2 pm at Cox Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge. Graveside services will be at 2:30 pm in Strangers Home Cemetery in Alicia with the family officiating. All arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge. Military Honors will be rendered.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Alex Smith, Alan Smith, Clint Cansler, Blaine Smith, AJ Smith, and Hunter Smith.

Honorary pallbearers are Gary Cansler, his grandchildren, and great- grandchildren.

Online registry: coxfhwalnutridge.com