Bobby Ray Smith Sr.

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Twin City Church of Christ
1615 HIghway 49
West Helena, AR  72390
Saturday, April 20, 2024
1:00 p.m.
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Funeral
Twin City Church of Christ
1615 Highway 49
West Helena, AR  72390
Saturday, April 20, 2024
2:00 p.m.
Bobby Ray Smith Sr.

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
Lexa, AR
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Saturday, April 20, 2024

Was a good Christian man sorry for his passing

Bill Givens
Bradford, TN
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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
Atoka, TN
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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
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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
Atoka, TN
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Friday, April 19, 2024

I love you pawpaw I will miss you dearly!!

Nathan Patterson
Marvell, AR
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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
Little rock, AR
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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
North Little Rock, AR
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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
Vilonia, AR
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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
Memphis, TN
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Friday, April 19, 2024

My condolences to you and your family from me and my family. Prayers

Anita Collins Gordon
Hot Springs, AR
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Friday, April 19, 2024

You were one of my very favorite cousins and will miss you!

Judy Travis
Helena, AR
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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
Palestine, AR
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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
Little Rock, AR
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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
West Helena, AR
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Thursday, April 18, 2024

Think of yall at this time in our thoughts and prayers

Joanne Webb
Marianna, AR
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Thursday, April 18, 2024

I was shocked and saddened to learn that Bobby had passed away.
Sincere condolences.
Joanne Webb

Elizabeth B Evans
West Helena, AR
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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
Marvell, AR
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Thursday, April 18, 2024

To all of Mr Bobby’s family
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Janie scaife
Hot Springs Village, AR
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Thursday, April 18, 2024

Sorry for your loss