Larry (Smiley) Craig  was born on September 24, 1962, in Dallas County. He passed from this life peacefully in the early morning hours of June 24, 2020, at home in Bearden, Arkansas. He was one of seven children born to the late Harvest and Ruth (Macon) Craig. He was well respected in his Community. He gave his life to Christ at a very early age at Macedonia Baptist Church, Sparkman, Arkansas. Later in life, he united with First Missionary Baptist Church of Bearden, Arkansas under watch care.

He was married to Sharon A. Craig, "His baby girl" on September 02, 2018. To this union no children were born.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother: Harvey L. Craig and two sisters: Joyce J. Wright and Lilly R. Craig.

Smiley leaves lasting memories with his wife Sharon, his only son: Larry Smith, Jr., two brothers: Terry and Edward Craig and one sisters: Rosalind Hall (Joseph) all of Sparkman, Arkansas. He also leaves to cherish, two special people: Milton A. Light, of Conway, Arkansas and Ar'Jillian D. Gilmer (Charles) of Mayflower, Arkansas; two uncles: Oredis Craig and AC Macon and five aunts: Maudrine Hughes, Lessie Rideout, Joyce Cook, Vera Johnson and Milly McClanahan.

He also leaves to cherish his memory a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and numerous friends.