Bobby Smith Obituary Bobby J. Smith, 60, passed away peacefully at 4:10 PM Monday, February 14, 2022, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, surrounded by his three children.
Bobby was born the son of Charles and Alma (Hale) Smith in Keokuk, Iowa on May 30, 1961. He married Jana Payne on May 29, 1981. Together they had three children, they later divorced. Bobby spent many years driving a semi and working as a farmhand. He enjoyed spending his spare time with his grandchildren and he had a very special bond with his granddaughter, Kiley and grandson, Karter.
Bobby is survived by two daughters, Amber (Brian) Cooper and Brooke Smith, both of Keokuk; one son, Justin Smith of Mount Pleasant; four granddaughters, Faythe, Briley, Hailey and Kiley; three grandsons, Rylan, Anthony, and Karter; a step-grandson, Kaedyn; four sisters, Mary Smith of Stronghurst, Barbara (Harold) Shrum of Stronghurst, Alma Hull of Elvaston and Jeanette (David) Glines of Taylor Ridge; three brothers, Charles Smith of Plymouth, Fred Smith of Keokuk and Jim (Nikki) Fink of Carthage.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Linda Sue; a brother, Richard, two nieces; two nephews; and a brother-in-law.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 19 ,2022 at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage. Graveside services will be held immediately after at 1:30 PM at the Elvaston Cemetery in Elvaston, Illinois. Memorials may be directed to the family of Bobby Smith for funeral expenses. Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of the arrangements.
Services
Elvaston Cemetery, Elvaston, Illinois
Printy Funeral Home
405 Cherry Street
Carthage, IL 62321