Robert E. Smith

Robert E. Smith, Jr. walked "through the valley of the shadow of death, fearing no evil, for THOU art with me," on December 5, 2022.

Born December 26, 1945 to the union of Robert and Mae Cunningham Smith, he lived in Michie, TN the majority of his years. Early in 2019, he moved to Jackson, TN to be near his daughter and her family. While in Jackson he attended the Woodland Baptist Church. Prior to their move Robert led singing for 40 years at numerous area congregations, including Michie First Baptist Church, Center Hill Baptist Church, Trinity Baptist Church, and Pyburn Union Church.

In June of 1980, Robert married his beloved Wanda Russell from Olive Branch, MS. Forty-two years on life's road together were highlighted by the birth of two daughters, Amanda and Monica. To his great delight, he was able to become a member of the Corinth, MS Camp of Gideons. He faithfully served there with his brethren until his departure to Jackson, TN.

Robert earned an Associate Degree from Clark Memorial Junior College in Newton MS and a Bachelor's Degree from Bethel College in McKenzie. He spent 30 years working for the McNairy County Board of Education as a special education teacher at Michie Elementary School, a business and English teacher at McNairy Central High School, and ultimately served as a Truant Officer for the school system the last 25 years of his career.

His wife, Wanda, daughter Amanda (Ross) Kyzar of Jackson, TN and 3 wonderful grandchildren: Evan, Charlie, and Natalie, along with his daughter Monica Smith of Crossville, TN remain behind to cherish his memory.

Memorials may be made to the Corinth, MS Camp of Gideons or Gideons International.