Bobby Smith

Winston Salem - Bobby E. "Pop" Smith, 78, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Hospice of the Piedmont, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on January 8, 1939 in Forsyth County to Curtis Ray and Annie Hayworth Smith.
Bob loved to be outdoors, hunting, fishing, growing his angel trumpets, and feeding his birds. He especially loved being with his family watching them play various sports, eating out for breakfast, and their special family beach trips. One of his favorite things to do was saw and split wood to keep his woodstove filled. But even as much as he loved his children and his grandchildren, nothing was more special than the love of his life, Jane. Pop and Bemaw, as they came to be called, shared a love story for the ages.
Bob was devoted to his family and his faith serving as a Sunday School Teacher, Deacon and Choir Member. It was important for him to be sure everyone knew what God had done in his life, and he wanted everyone to know about the salvation that comes through Jesus Christ.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his siblings, Van Dale "Pete" Smith, Peggy Conrad, and Curtis Wayne "Chub" Smith.
Surviving are his devoted wife of 55 years, Jane Fritts Smith; his children, Beth Smith, Brad "Bubba" Smith (Paula), Jill Bumgarner (Steve), and Philip Smith (Julie); six grandchildren, Brittany Turner (Bradley), Tara Smith, Erica Bumgarner, Jacob Smith, Owen Smith, and Avery Smith; his siblings, Jean Clodfelter, Derris "Buck" Smith, Vickie Rothrock, and Linda Murray; and a host of other extended family.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Salem Baptist Church, 429 S. Broad St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 with Pastors Eddie Brackett and Jason Murray officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1803 Westchester Drive, High Point, NC 27262 or Waughtown Baptist Church, 1538 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107.Hayworth Miller Kernersville Chapel is assisting the family.

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