Mr. Reso Neal Smith

September 1, 1962 - August 3, 2020

You can show your support by sending flowers directly to the family by contacting Debbie's Flowers 870.633.2225 Reso Neal Smith, Jr. was born September 1, 1962 in Madison, Arkansas to Reso Neal Smith and Annie Lee Smith Robinson. He was the third child of six children. He was baptized at an early age at Cornerstone Baptist Church. Reso graduated from Forrest City High School in 1980. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army. He later attended East Arkansas Community College, and several years later he obtained a training certification from Boiler Room School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He worked various jobs during his lifetime from restaurant businesses to construction to boiler operations. Reso was a very lovable, humble person, and he loved and was very proud of all his family. One would often find him bragging about his various family members. He departed this life on Monday, August 3, 2020 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Reso was preceded in death by his father—Reso Neal Smith; his maternal grandparents—James Hicks, Sr. and Annie Hicks; his paternal grandparents—Reecie Smith and Irene Tabron Smith; a brother—Samuel Lee Smith; and a sister—Loyce Jean Smith. He leaves to cherish his memories his mother—Annie Robinson of Madison, Arkansas; a son—Cole Drew of Abilene, Texas; a very special and caring friend—Martha Whitehead of St. Paul, Minnesota; his sister—Valerie (Carlos) Thomas of Jonesboro, Arkansas; two brothers—Eric Smith of Santa Rosa California and Michael (Rhonda) Smith of Dallas, Texas; and a host of aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, many cousins, and friends.