Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....SMITH, BOB L. February 7, 2016 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: GINA BROWN rootsgirl36@gmail.com May 11, 2016, 9:55 pm News Star World - February 13, 2016 BOB L. SMITH Bob L. Smith, age 80, died peacefully in his home in Magnolia on February 7, 2016. He was surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in Colorado City, Texas on July 17, 1935 to John R. and Virginia Lorene Smith. A man of God, Bob was an incredibly selfless, loyal, loving, and giving man. Bob considered his greatest achievements his two children and seven granddaughters. He and his wife, Dottie, were happily married for 60 years and cherished their family together. Professionally, Bob had a long and successful career as an entrepreneur. He founded Smith Monument Works and Eagle Vault Company. Bob also served honorably in the National Guard and was a deacon at his church and an Eagle Scout. Bob was preceded in death by his parents John R. and Virginia Lorene Smith. He is survived by his wife, Dottie; their children: Bobby Smith and his wife, Suzanne and Cynthia Andrews and her husband, Trent, as well as, his grandchildren: Samantha Myles and husband Chris, Laura Smith, Kelly Smith, Claire Andrews, Abigail Andrews, Caroline Andrews and Katelyn Andrews. A private graveside service will be held in Ruston, LA. Then, the family will hold a celebration of Bob's life at The Woodlands First Baptist Church, 11801 Grogan's Mill Road, The Woodlands, TX 77380 on Saturday, February 27th at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Woodlands First Baptist Church in memory of Bob. "His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant!...Come and share your master's happiness!" Mathew 25:23 File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/ouachita/obits/s/smith4976nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/lafiles/ File size: 2.1 Kb