Noel Eugene Smith

Noel Eugene Smith, 77, of Monett, passed away Nov. 19, 2020, while at Cassville Health and Rehab following complications of COVID-19.
Smith was born on Sept. 17, 1943 on the family farm in Purdy, son of the late Luther and Dorothy (Miller) Smith. While growing up in Purdy, he attended Purdy Schools.
He retired from Tyson Foods, where he had worked for most of his working years.
On Dec. 10, 1963, smith married Celia Melissa Eldridge. She preceded him in death on Jan. 14, 2002.
He is survived by sons, Noel Smith, Jr. and Albert (Cherilee) Smith all of Monett; daughters, Marie Baxter, of Butterfield, Sally (David) Robinson, of Monett and Christy Kerns, of Monett; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Jack Smith of Purdy, John Smith of Eldorado Springs, Ronnie Smith of Sarcoxie, Frank Smith of Cassville, and Fred Smith of Pierce City; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Velma Shelley; his wife; brothers, Paul Smith and Melvin and Willard Terry; and sisters, Mary Smith, Loretta Smith, Martha Gunthrie, and Charlotte Pratt.
Funeral services were held Nov. 24, 2020 at Buchanan Funeral Home. Interment followed at Arnhart Cemetery, Purdy. Arrangements have been entrusted to Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett.