of Lexa, AR
September 24, 1947 - April 17, 2024
Bobby Ray Smith Sr., 76, of Lexa, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his home. He was born on Wednesday, September 24, 1947 in Marvell, Arkansas to the late Wiley Red Smith and Mary Francis Smith.
Bobby worked as a Lumber Grader/Sawmill Foreman for over twenty years and was also a Beekeeper for over twenty years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed spending time in the woods and on the water.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Wiley Red Smith and Mary Francis Smith and one brother, Wiley Red Smith Jr.
He is survived by two sons, Bobby Ray Smith, Jr. (Maria Epes) and Cotton Lee Smith (Faye); two daughters, Tresa Ray Cummins and Winter Lee Foret; four grandchildren, Zachary Lee Smith, Hayle Vaughn, Kaden Lee Foret and Hoyt Houston Foret; two sisters, Mary Francis Brewer and Dena Belodeau; a close family member, Dewayne Smith and a close friend and neighbor, Bobbie Baker.
A funeral service for Bobby Ray Smith Sr. will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Twin City Church of Christ in West Helena, Arkansas. A visitation will be held prior at 1:00pm Saturday, April 20, 2024. Brother Bobbie Baker will officiate.
Services will be directed by the staff of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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19 Condolence(s)
Mikell Fitts
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Was a good Christian man sorry for his passing
Bill Givens
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Prayers for family and friends of Bobby. I was privileged to visit him at church services a few weeks ago. Thought a lot of him and know he will be missed by many. God bless during this difficult time.
Nina Hilburn
Friday, April 19, 2024
Bobby year ago
He was a good man. He loved to Help people out all the time when he come to Faye and Cotton
He always like to stay Busy he will cute the grass .He will be miss rest in peace.
Sue Robinson Burgess
Friday, April 19, 2024
Bobby and I were classmates for years and part of The Superior Seniors of 66. We were a very close class and cherished our friendships. To all Bobby 's family and friends you have my deepest sympathy. Sue Robinson Burgess
hayle vaughn
Friday, April 19, 2024
I love you pawpaw I will miss you dearly!!
Nathan Patterson
Friday, April 19, 2024
Sorry for your loss. Bobby and I had a lot of childhood memories growing up in Bottleneck. May the Lord give you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Tommy watkins
Friday, April 19, 2024
Got to know Bobby growing up at the Corner and we went to school at Goodluck starting 3rd grade. . He was good at baseball and used to help me learn to throw a curve ball. Always
seemed sincere and helpful. Glad to call a friend and classmate.
Rest in peace and I’ll see u on the other side.
Jack Scaife
Friday, April 19, 2024
Family of Bobby, I send prayers and thoughts of sympathy. I remember Bobby as such a soft spoken and pleasant personality. My Daddy once said Bobby was always busy and and worked hard.
Rhonda Malone Black
Friday, April 19, 2024
Bobby will be truly missed. He was always one of my favorite cousins. He always had the friendliest and most likeable of personalities,
Wanda Hubbard
Friday, April 19, 2024
My condolences to you and your family from me and my family. Prayers
Anita Collins Gordon
Friday, April 19, 2024
You were one of my very favorite cousins and will miss you!
Judy Travis
Friday, April 19, 2024
May you rest in peace. I will really miss you in Church Services and Sunday School. You will be a by every one. I know Mary and your Family will miss you.
Jill Jones
Friday, April 19, 2024
Mr Bobby Ray was such a kind hearted man. He was a Christian. Praying for all of his family and friends. So sorry for your loss.
Sue Tomayko
Friday, April 19, 2024
Sincere prayers for all Bobby’s family during these difficult days ahead. Was sad to hear of his passing.
Florence B Onesl and Thomas Bland
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Think of yall at this time in our thoughts and prayers
Joanne Webb
Thursday, April 18, 2024
I was shocked and saddened to learn that Bobby had passed away.
Sincere condolences.
Joanne Webb
Elizabeth B Evans
Thursday, April 18, 2024
I am so very saddened to learn of Bobby passing away. He was a very good friend and would help anyone. He will be truly missed.
Liz Batchelor Evans
Jeff Beard
Thursday, April 18, 2024
To all of Mr Bobby’s family
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Janie scaife
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Sorry for your loss