Bobby Smith, son of the late T.J. Smith and Thelma Smedley Smith was born in Waukegan, Illinois on March 10, 1959 and departed this life at his residence in Wappapello, Missouri on November 16, 2016 at the age of 57.

Mr. Smith had served in the United States Army National Guard, was a Maintenance Man. He was also a Volunteer Fireman & First Responder at Wappapello, Missouri. He attended Faith Baptist Church.

He was united in marriage to Cheryl Ann Burch in Bernie, Missouri on December 2, 1977. Mrs. Smith survives in their home in Wappapello, Missouri.

Other survivors include one son, Bobby Smith Jr. & wife Shanelle of Yelm, Washington; by one daughter, Charity Hope Smith of Houston, Texas; Daughter-in-law Ashley Smith of Yelm,Wa.; by one brother, Vincent Smith and Donna of Houma, Louisiana ; by three sisters, Debi Parrish and Leonard of Essex, Missouri, Kathy Frazier and Dennis of Wappapello, Missouri and Michelle Smith of Houston, Texas; Sister-in-law Laura West and Terry of Doniphan, Mo., Deb Christman and Bill of Wappapello, Mo., and Brother-in-law Bobby Burch and Kerri of Wappapello, Mo.; Mother-in-law and Father-in-law Wilma and Bob Burch of Wappapello, Mo.; by four grandchildren, Madison, Tucker, Hadley and Adilynn; also by other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death other than by his parents, by one son, Joshua Smith; by one brother, Gary Smith; by two sisters, Marilyn Smith and Sherrie Vaughn.

Friends may call at Rainey~Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Monday, November 28, 2016 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.

Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Richard Blagg officiating.

Interment will follow in Bernie Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Rainey~Mathis Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.