"TOOTY"

Tooty,age 50 was born September 28, 1968 to Craig L. and Wanda Smith in Springdale Arkansas. He passed away October 3 ^rd , 2018 surrounded by family.  He was saved at a young age at the Assembly of God Church.  He spent a large part of his life in Las Vegas, Nevada, returning to Bolivar in his High School years where he met the love of his life Nicole Stafford.  The two were united in marriage and moved to VanBuren Arkansas and to this union a son, Austin Craig Lynn was born.

Tooty worked in drywall, landscaping and a big part in Sales with the families Furniture Business. He was a 'Big Kid'.  He had a zest for life and loved entertaining people.  His passion was making people laugh and had a quick witty personality that made this possible.  Toot had the biggest heart and was giving enough to give his last dime to someone in need.

Toot was preceded in death by his Nanaw Violet, grandparents Lynn Smith, Hazel and Ellis Downum, Charles Hill and Betty (Ankrom) Hill, and Uncles Greg Smith, Ricky Smith and Jimmy Hill. He is survived by his wife Nicole and son Austin and his fur companion "double dip" all of the home, His Mother Wanda Smith, brothers Chuck Smith and Josh Smith all of Bolivar as well as numerous extended family, to include aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, of whom he was well loved by.

There will be a big void in the hearts of all who knew him and loved him.

Visitation is scheduled for Monday October 8 ^th from 6-8 p.m at Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, Mo and graveside services Tuesday October 9 ^th at 10 a.m. at New Bethel Cemetery Halfway MO, under the direction of Klinger-Cope Family Funeral Home.