Robert lynn (Bobby)Smith Jr, past away November 17 2019 at home, from 4th stage cancer. He was born 1/1/56 to the late Robert lynn Smith Sr. And Brenda Fern (Mccoy) Smith. HE was a veteran and served in Vietnam. He started working on the river at an early age and worked for several boat companies. The river was in his blood!! His last years were spent working for Amherst Madison and was a dedicated river boat captain. The river was his life,!! I always use to tell him that "I'm your mistress, the river is your wife!!" He would laugh and say,"Your probably right, but you are my love!!" He was preceded in death by his parents and second parents Spuds and Viola Watson. His previous wife of 26 years and friend reatha burns. He is survived by his wife Kaybug (Watson) Smith of Henderson, his daughter and son in law Lorie (Smith) and Critter Gravely of pt pl Tion (Neal) and Josh William's of
Ohio, Regina (Patterson) and Ryan Gurza of Ohio. Sons Robert Lynn (Robbie) Smith the 3rd, Tony Cox and Candy of Henderson. Granddaughters Courtney and husband Austin of pt pl and Talia, Lucy, June,Aubrey. Grandson Jacob, Great grandson Zander and little one on the way!! 2 great nephew's Noah and Gabe Watson. Sisters Cindy, Sandy, Pam, Julie, And Jodie and a brother Billy. There will be no services by Bobby's request. Just every now and then, blow an extra boat whistle when ya all come by Henderson, in honor of a good man, father, husband and a CAPTAIN tow boater!!. Much love and respect to all of you and safe voyage!! In the words of Bobby Smith "IM A RIVER BOAT CAPTAIN and THAT'S WHAT I'LL ALWAYS BE!!!!
Xoxo

In keeping with Bobby's wishes services will be private.

Family and friends may express condolences online at: crowhussellfh.com