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Robert E. Smith
September 19, 2017

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Robert E. Smith, 73, of Fitzgerald, Georgia, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at his residence.

Graveside memorial services will be held 11 AM, Thursday, September 21, 2017, at Evergreen Cemetery.

Mr. Smith was born November 14, 1943, in Ben Hill County, Georgia, to the late Autmun & Lu Dell Lamb Smith. He lived in the community all of his life and worked as a route salesman for National Linen Service for 25 years. He enjoyed playing softball and watching football, especially the Purple Hurricanes. Mr. Smith was a member of the Ocilla Church of God.

He is survived by his wife, Louise O. Smith of Fitzgerald; children: Connie & Joe Cardin of Fitzgerald, Dee Dee Smith of Tifton, Edward Smith of Fitzgerald, Rebekah Sumner of Ocilla and a step-son, Larry Spires of Fitzgerald; 30 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Betty Rutherford of Fitzgerald, Billy Smith of Fitzgerald, Mildred & Aldeen Solomon of Fitzgerald, Helen & Jimmy Davis of Fitzgerald, Brenda Smith of Fitzgerald, Eddie & Trellis Smith of Tifton and Linda Poole of Fitzgerald. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Connie W. Smith and a step-daughter, Dinah Watson.

The family suggests those desiring to send memorials may send them to The American Cancer Society, % Marci Cleghorn, P O Box 989, Fitzgerald, Georgia, 31750 or Hospice Care Options, 121 North Cherry Street, Ocilla, Georgia, 31774.

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Paulk Funeral Home
301 South Main Street
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
229-423-2033