Pete Smith

Funeral Service for Pete Smith, 92, formerly of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

He was born on September 15, 1931, in Rudy, Arkansas to Sally Ann (Robertson) Smith and Jasper Cleo Smith and passed away on November 19, 2023, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was married to Peggy Corrine (Wallingsford) Smith on March 19, 1950, in Buena Park, California. Mr. Smith was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War, a member of First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw and a retired inspector for Colt Industries. After retiring, he drove dealer trades for Blue Ribbon Chevrolet.

Survivors are wife, Peggy of the home; two daughters, Peggy Sue Nichols of Van Buren, AR and Paula June Friday and Todd of Fort Smith, AR; two sons, Doug Smith and Karen of Benton, AR and Don Smith of Pennsylvania; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a baby sister; and one brother, Ray Smith.

Active Pallbearers will be Michael Smith, Brettly Smith, Zachary Smith, Todd Friday and Brian Mattingly.

Viewing will be 1 – 8 PM Tuesday at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw.