Samuel Gean Maupin, 75, of Benton, Arkansas, formerly of Blytheville, Arkansas passed away February 13, 2020 at his home. He was born January 15, 1945 in Wilson, Arkansas. Sam was a former mechanic for Blytheville Public Schools Transportation Department. He loved to barbecue and go fishing. Preceding Sam in death are his parents, R.C. Maupin and Estelle (McCanless) Burchfield; brother, David Maupin; sister, Mary Catherine "Ann" Kennedy; and a niece, Tammy Deason. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Rebecca Maupin; three children: Roderick Maupin and wife Queona, Wanda "Wendy" Stewart and husband Danny, and Stella Turner; three grandchildren: Ana Ingram and husband Dontavius, Spencer Crawford, and Sawyer Craford; three siblings: Eva Jane Byers and husband Alvin, Beverly Thorn and husband Grant, and Phillip Maupin; and many cousins and nieces and nephews. In accord with Sam's wishes, there will be no funeral services.
Family appreciates comments and memories to be shared on his online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com. Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.