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RUIDOSO, N.M. — Gordon Harry Smart Jr., of Ruidoso, N.M., died on Friday, April 27, 2018, in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Gordon H. Smart, Jr. was born in Searcy, Ark., to Gordon Harry Smart and Julian Vivian Smart on September 30, 1942. He grew up in El Dorado, Ark., and graduated from El Dorado High School in 1960. He married Sylvia Goodman on March 18, 1965. He was a lighting sales representative for Graybar Electric for over 30 years and served as President of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and received the Bronze star while serving in the Air Force. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and past Post Commander of 4292 out of Collierville, Tenn. While in New Mexico, he volunteered with the Lincoln County Auxiliary.

He is survived by Sylvia Smart (wife of 53 years), Rhonda and Matthew Robinson (daughter), Christine Smart and John Ragni (daughter), and Gordon Harry Smart, III (son). His surviving siblings include Diane Wilson, Melissa Hulls, and Mike Smart. His grandchildren are: Anna Ragni, Olivia Ragni, Isabella Ragni, Christopher Robinson, and Zachary Robinson.

A private family scattering ceremony will be held at a later date on his favorite lake in Arkansas. Entrusted to the care of La Paz – Graham’s Funeral Home 555 West Amador, Las Cruces N.M. 88001. To send the family condolences visit www.lapaz-grahams.com.