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Robert Smith Obituary
January 15, 1924 - July 16, 2019
Centerville, Georgia- Bob Smith, 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Bob was born to the late Robert A. Smith, Sr. and Ruby Carolyn Underwood Smith in Springdale, Florida. He graduated from Bay County High School. A proud patriot and a man of honor, Bob served in the United States Army Air Corps, and retired from Robins Air Force Base, Houston County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), and the City of Centerville. Bob was dedicated to serving his community. He was the first Fire Chief for the City of Centerville and a charter member of the Centerville Lions Club. A man of strong Christian values, Bob was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Centerville for many years and was an important part of the Shining Lights Sunday School class. Most importantly, Bob was a faithful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and son and will be dearly missed by all of those who knew and loved him.
His memory will forever be treasured by his loving wife of 63 years, Imogene "Jean" Smith; daughters, Millie Beverly (Reuben) of Watkinsville, Pam Jenkins (Michael) of Bonaire; Cindi Taylor (Dell) of Byron; grandchildren, Theresa Chafin (Sam) Nathan Beverly (Hope), Justin Beverly (Allyson), Stephen Jenkins (Julia), Ross Jenkins (Ashley), Benjamin Taylor (Meagon), Jordan Taylor (Samantha); seventeen great-grandchildren; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2019 at First Baptist Church in Centerville. Afterwards, Mr. Smith will be laid to rest in Parkway Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial donations be given in memory of Chief Robert "Bob" A. Smith, Jr. to Centerville Lions Club at P.O. Box 464, Centerville, Georgia 31028.
Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family. McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with these arrangements.
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Gail Authement
July 4, 2020
Mr. Bob was a sweet friend and I miss him and Mrs. Jean very much. Love and prayers for your sweet family. The nursing home hasn't been the same without them.
July 19, 2019
To the family of Chief Bob: The community has lost a treasre. Bob loved Centerville, and to him it was like extended family. The best word to describe Bob was faithful. Faithful to his family, to his community, and in his service to God. Bob was willing to be helpful when and where ever e was needed. he was born to serve and he did that in many capacities. He was a dedicated fire chief before there were modern conveniences, like cell phones and 911 service. He was a great story teller and loved reminiscening about the good old days. He was a good friend, fair, loyal and kind. he was a man of integrity. He made us all better people for just knowing him. We know how very much Bob will be missed by his family, but also know he left them with a lifetime of his love and knowledge and they will carry on his legacy of love. We will keep you all in our prayers in th days ahead. In love and friendship, Cheryl and Randall Wright.
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