Louis Lester Smith, 83, of Garfield, Arkansas died January 19, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers.

He was born June 9, 1939 in Bradford, Illinois to Lester William Smith and Carrie Blanche Osborne Smith. He graduated from Tiskilwa, Illinois High School in 1957 and was an United States Air Force Veteran. Louis was always involved with the Tiskilwa Lions Club, the Volunteer Fire Dept and the Athletic Boosters and Alumni in Tiskilwa. He worked for Wal-Mart, loved bowling, tomato gardening, playing gin rummy and mowing his yard with his John Deere Tractor. Louis enjoyed coaching baseball, softball, playing catch and was a avid Chicago Cubs and Arkansas Razorbacks Fan. He is preceded in death by his parents and a step-daughter, Melissa Smith.

Survivors are his wife of twenty-eight years, Judith Lee Smith; children, James Smith (Ramona), Lisa Smith (Troy Phillippi), Thomas Smith, Chris Smith, Amy Nicklaus (Erik) and Brian Smith; sister, Rosie Williams; grandchildren, Becky Smith, Joseph Smith, Justin Smith, Jacob Smith, Dakotah Baker (Megan), Dexter Baker, Ashley and Kylie McManus; seven great-grandchildren; step-children, Tim Davis (Sunny), Patty Archer (Rick); step-grandchildren, Kristy West (Aaron), Shelly Willis (Shane), Carol Meadors (Cody), Carl Davis (Skyler), Amber Davis; nine step great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge, Arkansas.

Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net