Arthur Richard Smith, age 78, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017. Arthur was a U.S. Army veteran and a long shoreman. He is survived by his wife, Hannah Smith; daughter, Sherri Patrice Smith; son, Richard R. Smith, all of Fairhope, AL; sisters, Barbara Bloxton of Chicago, IL, Carol Shoots of Fairhope, AL; brother, Terry Smith of Fairhope, AL; devoted nephew, Norris Christopher Smith; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at 11:00 am at Shrine of the Holy Cross Church. The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until time of mass. Interment will follow in Twin Beech Cemetery. ARRANGEMENTS BYWOLFE-BAYVIEWFUNERAL HOMES& CREMATORY, INC.19698 GREENO RDFAIRHOPE, AL 36532251-990-7775