Tony Boyd Smith was born April 27, 1943, in McCrory, Arkansas to G.R. and Mattie Smith. He was the fourth of seven children born to the couple. Tony received his education through the McCrory Public Schools.

Tony graduated McCrory High School in 1961 as President of his class. Immediately after graduating he joined the Army Reserve and was listed for one year. He then attended Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway, where he met Dorinda Whistle. Tony and Dorinda were married in 1964 and welcomed their daughter, Shawna, in 1967.

Tony moved to Pine Bluff to work for Colonial Baking Company then later to Dallas, Texas to work for Collins Radio. The couple moved to Des Arc in 1967 to farm with Dorinda's father, Fred Whistle on what is known as the "Raft Creek Farm" in the Northside community. They later owned and operated the Sears Merchant Store on Main Street in Des Arc for many years.

Tony opened the Smith-Taylor Agency in Des Arc where he worked as an insurance agent for 32 years, until his retirement.

At a later time in Tony's life he remarried and was blessed with three more daughters, Meagan, Sydney, and Kirby. He had four grandchildren Shae, Summer, Cameron, and Alexi. Tony also had two very special young men that he loved like his own sons, Reggie, and Fredrick Williams.

Tony was instrumental in helping to develop the Des Arc Summer Youth Program. He served as President of the Des Arc Baseball Association for many years, as well as coached little league, pony league and American Legion Teams. Tony also enjoyed the manicuring and maintenance of the fields. One of the small fields was named the "Tony B. Smith Memorial Field" after all his dedication as given to the youth of Des Arc.

Tony was the voice of the Eagles at all the home football games for 28 years. He helped for many years in the maintenance and manicuring of the Eagle field. He officiated high school basketball for 30 years and was inducted in the Arkansas Activities Associations Hall of Fame in 2015 for his service to high school basketball.

Tony loved the outdoors including fishing, taking care of the local sports fields and golfing. In his later years, after retirement he enjoyed reading, watching the Razorbacks and St Louis Cardinals, working crossword puzzles, and writing poetry.

On May 17, 2023, Tony passed from this life to be in his heavenly home for eternity.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, GR and Mattie Smith, sister Linda Cain, brother John Smith, sister Judy Gettys and granddaughter Shae Smith.

Tony will be forever in the hearts of his family and all the countless lives he touched.

In lieu of flowers, Tony's family has requested donations be made in his memory to the Des Arc High School Sports Program.