Purcell-Smith-Obituary

Dr. Purcell Smith

Rogers, Arkansas

Dec 25, 1928 – Oct 27, 2017

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BORN
December 25, 1928
DIED
October 27, 2017
LOCATION
Rogers, Arkansas

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Smith Family Funeral Homes - Little Rock Obituary

Dr. Smith was born on December 25, 1928 and passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017. Dr. Smith was a resident of Rogers, Arkansas at the time of passing. He graduated from Little Rock (Central) HS in 1946, Hendrix College in 1949 with a BA in Chemistry, and had been president of his senior class, ranking second scholastically. He entered the Air Force and did his internship at City Hospital in St Louis, Missouri, where he met and married Joan Alexander of Appleton City, Missouri and became beloved by her farming family. He will be cremated, and a memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Rogers at 1901 S. 26th Street, Rogers AR, 72758, at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 31st. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The First Presbyterian Church of Rogers Foundation, or to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance at pda.pcusa.org.

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Dear Mrs. Smith,
We were deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Smith's passing. It was a privilege to have worked with him for so many years at the clinic. I have so many fond memories of you both. Keeping you and the family in thought and prayer.
Love always,
Debby & Gary Curtis

It was a rare privilege and pleasure taking care of Dr. Smith. My most sincere condolences and prayers to his family. He was a great man.