Bobby Wayne Smith's Obituary
Bobby Smith, 82 of Leesville, Louisiana was born on November 19, 1938 in Leesville, Louisiana to his parents, Bill & Emma Cedars Smith. He passed away on March 16, 2021 in Alexandria after a long illness.
He loved to hunt, fish and play golf. He was a Captain in the United States Army from 1961-1967 where he earned the Commendation Medal in 1963. He held various management jobs for Baker Hughes upon his retirement in 2005.
He was a graduate from Leesville High School in 1956. He went to Louisiana State University where he played football after an injury he then transferred to McNeese State University where he earned a B.S in Geology.
Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, sister: Billye Eoff.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 64 years Charlotte Emmons Smith of Leesville, LA., sons: Douglas Smith (Stacey) of Beaumont, TX.; Damon Smith (Sarah) of New Orleans, LA.; niece Lizabeth Eoff of Fruitland Park, FL.; grandsons: Tyler R. Smith, Rhys A. Smith.
The family will have a memorial service at a later date.
The family would like to thank all the Doctors and Nurses that worked so hard to save this precious life.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the Smith Family at www.labbymemorial.com
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