Arthur Joseph Smith

Becker— Arthur Joseph Smith, 77, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018, at NMMC, Tupelo. Born on June 28, 1940, in Attleboro, MA, he was the son of Paul and Dorothy Lenord Smith.

Arthur attended school in Pawtucket, RI. After graduation, he enlisted in the Marines and honorably served for 6 years. During his career, he worked as a salesman for United Box Company, retiring in 1976. Arthur was a faithful member of Greenbrier United Methodist Church, where he taught his Sunday school class. He loved his church and enjoyed partaking in fellowship with members of the church.

Arthur was a wonderful man who loved his wife, Carolyn, more than life itself. He and Carolyn met through the paper. They were married on July 10, 1982. Having a very generous heart, he enjoyed spending time with his family. Arthur adored his cats and was an avid reader, especially on the subject of history. He enjoyed watching the stock market with his wife, and in his free time, he loved to play golf. Along with playing golf, he also taught golf lessons and was a golf club maker. A truly selfless man, Arthur would do anything to help someone in need. He leaves a legacy of love for his family to remember in the years to come.

Arthur is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Carolyn Janette Smith, Becker; daughter, Jennifer Janette Murphy (Patrick), Providence, RI; grandsons, Andrew and Jake Furland; sister-in-law, Marcia Minor (Dave), Wakefield, RI; brother-in-law, Herbert A. Case, Jr. (Elenor), Little Compton, RI; and several nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Jonathan Case Furland.

His Funeral Service will be held at 1PM, Wednesday, February 14 at Greenbrier United Methodist Church with Bro. Sammy Washburn officiating.
Visitation will be from 11AM-12:50PM, Wednesday, at the church.

Donations are requested to Greenbrier United Methodist Church, PO Box 128, Becker, 38825.

Memories and condolences may be shared with his family at eepicklefuneralhome.com