Samuel John Reith

Samuel John Reith, 65, of Fort Smith, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022. He was born on February 4, 1957 in Fort Smith to the late William and Kathryn Reith. Sam was the former owner of River Valley Door and Trim Company and continued to work for Platinum Door Company. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. In addition to his parents, Sam is preceded in death by a sister, Monica Clennon; a brother, Mike Reith, a brother-in-law, Jimmy Pogue, and a niece, Leah Reith Bokermann.

The Rosary will be held on Thursday, June 9th, 2022 at 7:30pm at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the family will be visiting with friends immediately following.

The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 10th, 2022 at 10:00am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Tristan and Trintan Pitsco, Cayden Norris, Jimmy Eiland, Garry Cathcart and Harold Hamm. Honorary pallbearers will be Caysen and Cruz Norris.

Sam was known and loved by many, he married his high school sweetheart on June 12, 1976, and had 2 daughters, 5 grandchildren, and 3 step-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Cinda Reith, of the home; daughters, Laura Colburn (Jamie) and Tara Norris (Brooks); a sister, Theresa Pogue; 3 brothers, Bill Reith (Mary), Jerry Reith (Julie) and Tim Reith (Keva), all of which reside in Fort Smith. Sam is also survived by his grandchildren, Tristan and Trintan Pitsco, Cayden, Caysen and Cruz Norris, and step-grandchildren Sage, Salem, and Sawyer Colburn.

Sam truly enjoyed life, he lived each day to the fullest, with great optimism, and strength. He loved his family ferociously, his friends were of great importance, and his work ethic was like no other. Our father was one of a kind, our guardian angel.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 1200 West Walnut Street, Suite 2313, Rogers, AR 72756 or go to www.cancer.org or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 22 North 13th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901 or go to www.icchurch.com