Robert Smith Sr.
Posted: July 1, 2022
CRAWFORD — Robert Earl “Rob” Smith Sr., 74, died June 23, 2022, at his residence.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, at Charity Mission Full Gospel Baptist Church, with Billy Goodwin officiating. Burial will follow at Harrison Grove M.B. Church in Brooksville. Visitation is from 2-6 p.m. today, at Carter’s Funeral Services. Carter’s Funeral Services of Columbus is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Smith was born Feb. 7, 1948, in Noxubee County, to the late Albert Smith and Willie M. Smith. He was formerly employed as a brick mason and was a member of Harrison Grove M.B. Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Doris Jean Smith; brothers, Oscar Lewis Smith and Arthur Lee Tolon; and sister, Lillie Smith-Thomas.
He is survived by his wife, Mary L. Smith; sons, Casey James Smith Sr., Robert Earl Smith Jr., Timmie Terrell Smith Sr., all of Columbus; daughters, Lowanda Reniece Smith and Shanitra Shanta Harris; brothers, Willie Albert Smith, L.C. Smith, Henry Smith, Marvin Smith of Brooksville, L.T. Smith of Columbus; sisters, Mary J. McClung of Hattiesburg and Linda Tate of Macon; and nine grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Keith McClung Sr., Antonio Smith, Marco Roby, Joshun Tate, Dennis Brooks and Reggie Hairston.