Gilbert Anthony Smith died at his home in Garfield, AR, at the age of 71 years and 2 months, on April 27th, 2023, holding the hands of his two children.

Gib was born February 27, 1952, in Dallas, TX, to Homer Warren "Bill" Smith and Dorothy Ann McConnell Smith. He was named for his maternal grandfather, Gilbert "Judge" McConnell. Gib grew up in Tulsa, OK, and entered a nearly two-decade career in law enforcement, first as an officer in Glenpool, OK, and then as a deputy sheriff for Tulsa County. He moved with his wife and two sons to Arkansas in 1988 to take a job with the Springdale Police Department, and received the Silver Star for Bravery in the line of duty while with the SPD. Gib enjoyed the outdoors - camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, gardening - and also enjoyed woodworking, photography, traveling, being around animals, and family gatherings. His last major woodworking project was a bookcase for his two grandsons. A man of deep faith, Gib was a member of and deacon at Robinson Avenue Church of Christ in Springdale for over 20 years, and later a member of the Garfield Church of Christ until his death.

Predeceased by his parents, Gib is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law (Zachary and Margaret Smith of Omaha, NE, and Jesse Smith and Ashley Crawford of Garfield, AR); two grandsons (Ezekiel and Ezra Smith of Omaha); his ex-wife (Teresa Cline Smith of Springdale); three brothers and sisters-in-law (Larry and Cindy Smith of Tulsa, OK, Jack and Anita Smith of Bixby, OK, and Jim and Sandy Smith of Spring, TX); and may nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is remembered and loved by people as far away as Ukraine and Trinidad abroad, and Idaho and Florida at home.

A memorial service will be held to remember Gib:

Saturday, May 6th, 11:00 a.m.
Garfield Church of Christ
17320 Marshall St.
Garfield, AR 72732

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to:
Wounded Warrior Project
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855-448-3997