Robert Harrison "Bob" Smith

ABBEVILLE-Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Robert Harrison “Bob” Smith, 83 who passed away on Friday March 14, 2025 at his residence in Abbeville, LA. Officiating the Service will be Reverend Cynthia Luquette. Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Vance Broussard, Kyle Broussard, Craig Broussard, Harrison Smith, Ellie Smith and Robby Smith.

Friends and Relatives are invited to a visitation at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. Saint Charles St., Abbeville, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM and on Thursday March 20, 2025 from 8:00 AM until the time of service. Burial will take place at Serenity Oaks Memorial Cemetery 15304 LA 73 in Prairieville LA. 70769.

Bob was born in New Iberia, LA and at a very young age it was undeniable that he would rather be outside than inside. Fishing and hunting became a large part of his free time. By trade he was an excellent machinist and the sugarcane industry was a part of his life from birth. He always put his family first, loved his wife of fifty-nine years and took great care of his children. If you needed him on the weekend always check the camp in Grand Isle first because that’s more than likely where you would find him. Bob retired with forty-two years of service at M.A. Patout Sugar Mill in Patoutville, LA he was known throughout the Sugar Industry in Louisiana.

He is survived by his beloved wife of fifty nine years, Rose Spera Smith; his son, Robby Smith and his wife, Wendy, his son in law Eric J. Broussard, his brother, Mike Smith an his wife; Dee. Bob is also survived by his grandchildren; Vance M. Broussard, Kyle M. Broussard, Craig A. Broussard, Harrison J. Smith and Ellie Marie Smith. His great grandchildren, Audrey, Brooks, Max, Lily, Nora and Eli Broussard.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eleanor Ruth Dent Smith and George Michael Smith, Jr., his daughter, Karen A. Broussard.

The family would like to give a special Thanks to his care givers, Ada Minnick, Cynthia Lee, Connie Minnick, Helen Moore and Odellia Harrison for all the care they gave Bob during his illness.

In lieu of flowers the family would prefers donations be made to Alzheimer’s of Acadiana 1025 Coolidge St. Lafayette, LA 70503.

All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville (337) 893-4661.