Bobby H. Smith, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Born in Nash County, NC on May 29, 1933, he was the son of the late Jessie Smith and Nancy Price Smith. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Ann Edwards Smith; and brothers, Gilbert Glenn Smith and Jessie Willard Smith.
Bobby was in the Army Reserves for over nine years. He worked for Burlington Industries for 34 years went on to work for Planters Bank for ten years until his retirement. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and farming. Bobby was a loving husband, father, and friend who be dearly missed by all those who knew him.
Bobby leaves behind to cherish his memory, daughter, Lisa Ann Smith of Rocky Mount and numerous nieces and nephews and several close friends.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Red Oak Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, April 22, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 4/22, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Service
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Saturday 4/23, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
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Lisa, we are sorry to hear that your Dad has passed away. We are praying for you. Martha Fisher Barnes and Roslyn Fisher
Lisa, We love you and are sending prayers of comfort your way. Thank you for being there for Uncle Bobby and Ann as they got older. Robert & Connie
Uncle Bobby, I love you. Thank you for being a mentor to me when I was a teenager and in my early adulthood; for taking me hunting and being a positive role model. There is a sadness in my heart knowing you have left this world. I hope you are already at peace and rest in the next. Bobby Strickland
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