Steve Edward Smallman, aged 64, of Bay, AR, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born October 23, 1960, in Jonesboro to Lawrence and Mary (Walker) Smallman. Steve was a 1978 graduate of Bay High School and was a self-employed mechanic with Lawrence Auto Service. He loved working on vehicles, and most of all, taking care of his grandkids.
Steve was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Callie Ely and Ola Mae Walker; paternal grandparents, Ben Allen and Minnie Eunice Smallman; a sister, Karen Smallman Carter and a granddaughter, Braylynn Rose Smallman.
Those left behind to cherish the wonderful memories of Steve include his parents; his loving wife of 43 years, Terrie (Davis) Smallman; ten children, Brandon (Melissa), Brian (Danielle), Kevin (Kandace), Steven (Heather), Jason (April), Ben, Nathan, Brad, Stacy and Kayla; his grandchildren, Gavin, Ashton, Brianna, Kameron, Brylin, Victoria, Brian Jr., Lex, Bailee, Ansley, Zoey, Hallie, Kaleb, Alexis, Bryson, Jacee, Bentley, Declan, Bella, Dax, Harlow, Owen and Ava; and two sisters, Vickie (Ted) Davis and Linda Smallman.
Chapel services will be 10 am Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro with Rick Jensen officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Log Cemetery in Brookland.
Visitation will be 5 pm to 7 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.
Steve’s sons will serve as pallbearers. Kaleb Smallman and Gavin Smallman will serve as honorary pallbearers.