Roy Dee Smith, age 91 of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.  He was born on Monday, March 19, 1934 to the union of Jonnie and Pearlie (Anderson) Smith, along with his twin brother, Troy.  Roy was a Baptist that loved the Lord and his country.  He served his country proudly in the United States Navy.  He also enjoyed fishing in his free time.  He liked riding the roads and stopping in to sip on some McDonald's coffee or stopping to treat himself to a bite at Southern Classic.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Bonita Abedi and Cathy Warren; grandchildren, Joshua Etheridge (Angela), Amber Swanner (Joseph); great grandchildren, Bryce Etheridge (Savanna), Kaylee Etheridge, Oliver Swanner, Seth Lowe, Kayla Lowe, Haley Lowe Strong, Mikayla Puckett; great-great grandchildren, Stetson Etheridge and Lyra Strong; sister, Nellie Bartlett; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by grandson, Samson Lowe; parents, Jonnie and Pearlie (Anderson) Smith; brothers, Dudley Smith, Troy Smith; sister, Launa Hogan.

Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 in the chapel of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home starting at noon until time of funeral service.  His funeral service is set to begin at 1:00 PM with Bro. Joey Bartlett officiating.  Burial will follow in Union Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.

Roy was a resident of Forest Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for 17 years.  The family would like to thank all of the Forest Haven staff and Charlotte Odom for the tender, loving care that they provided to Roy through his stay.