Rev. Melvin Leon Smith, 72, of Crossett, AR, passed away Sunday June 24, 2018, at his home with his family by his side.  He was a life-long resident of Crossett, a retired carpenter, and a member of Pleasant Green Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Tameka Smith; his parents, Leon and Lillie Mae Collins-Smith; a sister, Ruth Tappin; and a brother, Donald Joe Smith.  Brother Smith loved Christ and his church and was devoted to his church as long as his health permitted.  He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed gardening vegetables and flowers, hunting, training and riding horses, and riding motorcycles.
He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Doris Clemons-Smith; one son, Melvin Leon Smith, Jr. of Crossett; one daughter, Rhonda J. Smith, of Redwood City, CA; one step-son, Brian Harris of White Hall, AR; four brothers, Darror Smith, wife Gwen, of Lake Village, AR, Lawrence Smith of Malvern, AR, Dennis Smith, wife Lisa, of Pine Bluff, AR, and Mark Smith of Crossett, AR; three sisters, Hester Handley, Cynthia Hollins, husband Gary, and Diane Jackson, husband Andre, all of Crossett, AR; five grandchildren, Jessica and Angelica Godinez, Brialyn, Brandon, and Keynan Harris; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.
Services will be Friday, June 29, 2018, at 11:00AM, at New Bethel Baptist Church, with Rev. Murlee Carter officiating.  Active Pallbearers are Willie Green, Daryl Daniels, Billy Reynolds, Celester Smith, Don Foster, and Ricky Brown.  Honorary Pallbearers are the Decons and Trustees of Pleasant Green Baptist Church and the Maxwell Hunting Club.  Burial to follow in Westview Cemetery in Crossett, AR.
Visitation will be Thursday, June 28, 2018, from 5:30-7:30PM at Cromwell Funeral Home, Inc.