Dean

Smith

Audie Dean "Big Dean" Smith, of Blevins, AR passed from his earthly home on Friday, July 31, 2026 at the age of 77.

Dean was born February 24, 1949, to the late Bob and Louise Smith in Argo, TX.

Dean worked for McKenzie Farms and Excavation and was one of the best equipment operators ever made. He could operate anything and made it look easy. He took pride in that work.

In November 2002 he married Teresa Hendrix and together they shared nearly 24 years of marriage and lots of adventures during this time. He taught her to hunt and fish, and they enjoyed camping when possible. Dean was a member of Midway Baptist Church in Nashville. He was a Petitioned Mason and in 1986 raised to Master Mason. Big Dean never met a stranger. The world is a darker place without him and his shenanigans.

Preceding him in death are his parents, baby sister Nancy Anderson, stepson Braith Egger, his in-laws Jerry and Dorothy Hendrix along with numerous others.

Survivors are his wife Teresa "Dumplin" Smith; son Bobby Dean Smith; seven grandchildren; Aimee Phillips (David), Nahtahsha  Smith, Robert Smith (Faith), Austin Smith (Skyler), Drew Egger (Raelyn), Lindsey Egger, and Aubrey Egger; eight great grandchildren Gabriel, Greyson, Garrett, Lilah Mae, Raleigh, Olivia, Maverick, and Maddox; Numerous other relatives, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home Chapel in Prescott.  Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 pm Monday, August 3, 2026, at the Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Dallas Kesterson officiating.  Burial will follow at Piney Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home of Prescott.

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