Christopher Ray Smith, 51, of Walnut Ridge, died November 14, 2025.
Born September 11, 1974, in Walnut Ridge, son of Raymond and Wayvon Hurn Smith. Chris was united in marriage to Sebrina Gutshall, February 19, 2000. He was a wholesale plumbing dealer for Jonesboro Winnelson. He enjoyed mowing, guns, the river, hunting and fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Sebrina of the home; a son, Kobe Smith (Jewelia Percell) of Bono, grandson on the way, Baby Joseph Ray Smith; his parents, Raymond and Wayvon Smith of Sedgwick; a brother, Kevin Smith (Deana) of Sedgwick; a sister, Angie Tidwell (Perry) of Jonesboro; three nieces and nephews, Whitlee Reithemeyer (Barton), Leslee Everett (Blake), and Kaleb Smith; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 11 A.M. in the New Life Cathedral in Hoxie with Jamey Sullens and Dr. Keith Waggoner officiating. Pallbearers will be Kevin Smith, Royce Smith, Tim Doyle, Blandon Barrett, Yancy Deloach, and Jason Ward. Honorary Pallbearer will be Rick Conley. Interment will follow in the Old Military Cemetery in Sedgwick.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5 P.M. till 7 P.M. in the New Life Cathedral Church in Hoxie.