Robert Selvin Smith went home to be with Jesus December 15th, 2019 after battling cancer. Robert was born to Bobby Smith & Shirley Dixon on January 24th, 1961 at Cobb Hospital in Phenix City, Alabama. He grew up in Columbus, GA and graduated from Jordan High school. Robert loved to fish. He also loved sportsContinue Reading
Robert Selvin Smith went home to be with Jesus December 15th, 2019 after battling cancer.
Robert was born to Bobby Smith & Shirley Dixon on January 24th, 1961 at Cobb Hospital in Phenix City, Alabama. He grew up in Columbus, GA and graduated from Jordan High school.
Robert loved to fish. He also loved sports and adored his family. He coached many kids throughout the years in various different sports. For his passion with fishing, he started a fishing organization called “Crappie4Christ” on Facebook. He loved being on the river. Robert also was the city’s beloved “Smitty’s” Boiled Peanut salesman for years.
He is survived by his parents (Bobby & Shirley), his wife (Ada Smith), 3 children (Lori, Jessica, & Joshua Smith) and his 8 grandchildren.
His family will hold a graveside service Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Parkhill Cemetery, 3:00pm.
Caitlyn Robinson
left a message on August 22, 2021:
In memory of Robert Selvin Smith, Caitlyn Robinson lit a candle
Kimberly Padgett
left a message on December 18, 2019:
Mr. Smitty had the best boiled peanuts in Columbus..i remember me and my daddy always stopping to get some peanuts from him. Started off on bunea vista rd when i was little ... I would drive all over columbus to find him if he wasmt in his normal spot . Rest in peace Mr. Smitty.. Prayers to the family
Mark Goodwin
left a message on December 18, 2019:
Robert was a good soul. I've known Robert since the 9th Grade at Jordan Vocational High School . We won the Bi-City Freshman Football Championship as teammates going undefeated that year. I graduated with Robert in 1979 that spring break we caught a gazillion crappie under the Old Iron Bridge at "The Back Waters". Robert had some great dance moves back in school as the rest of us really couldn't dance.В
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I moved away from Columbus on and off for twenty years but would always try to stop by and see my old friend selling those fine boiled peanuts on the side of the road. We would catch up and laugh a bit. Robert and I even went fishing about ten years ago at " The Backwaters" didn't get a bite but had a great time reminiscing and telling tales.В В
Robert, I'm sorry to hear ofВ your passing so young, I'm praying for your family. Hookem' hard in Heaven. We will miss you son.
Mark " Goody " GoodwinВ В В
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I moved away from Columbus on and off for twenty years but would always try to stop by and see my old friend selling those fine boiled peanuts on the side of the road. We would catch up and laugh a bit. Robert and I even went fishing about ten years ago at " The Backwaters" didn't get a bite but had a great time reminiscing and telling tales.В В
Robert, I'm sorry to hear ofВ your passing so young, I'm praying for your family. Hookem' hard in Heaven. We will miss you son.
Mark " Goody " GoodwinВ В В
Crystal Melvin
left a message on December 17, 2019:
Fly high Mr. Robert! You will be missed greatly. My prayers for your family.
Kay Chapman
left a message on December 17, 2019:
Cuz....you will be so missed! They say cousins are your first friends and that is true! I love you and am so glad that you are in Heaven and not suffering anymore. I will forgive you for making me drink out of the spit cup if you forgive me for the butt whooping you got for making me! My heart is sad and I am praying for Aunt Shirley, Ava, Uncle Bobby,В and all of your kids and grands, I know you loved them so much as they did you. I never missed playing in the dirt or river more than I do now :( Fly High
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Kay Chapman
left a message on December 17, 2019:
Ada please know that we are praying for you and your family. There are no words that will help you right now, but please know that we are praying.
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Caitlyn Robinson
left a message on August 22, 2021:
In memory of Robert Selvin Smith, Caitlyn Robinson lit a candle
Kimberly Padgett
left a message on December 18, 2019:
Mr. Smitty had the best boiled peanuts in Columbus..i remember me and my daddy always stopping to get some peanuts from him. Started off on bunea vista rd when i was little ... I would drive all over columbus to find him if he wasmt in his normal spot . Rest in peace Mr. Smitty.. Prayers to the family
Mark Goodwin
left a message on December 18, 2019:
Robert was a good soul. I've known Robert since the 9th Grade at Jordan Vocational High School . We won the Bi-City Freshman Football Championship as teammates going undefeated that year. I graduated with Robert in 1979 that spring break we caught a gazillion crappie under the Old Iron Bridge at "The Back Waters". Robert had some great dance moves back in school as the rest of us really couldn't dance.В
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I moved away from Columbus on and off for twenty years but would always try to stop by and see my old friend selling those fine boiled peanuts on the side of the road. We would catch up and laugh a bit. Robert and I even went fishing about ten years ago at " The Backwaters" didn't get a bite but had a great time reminiscing and telling tales.В В
Robert, I'm sorry to hear ofВ your passing so young, I'm praying for your family. Hookem' hard in Heaven. We will miss you son.
Mark " Goody " GoodwinВ В В
В В
I moved away from Columbus on and off for twenty years but would always try to stop by and see my old friend selling those fine boiled peanuts on the side of the road. We would catch up and laugh a bit. Robert and I even went fishing about ten years ago at " The Backwaters" didn't get a bite but had a great time reminiscing and telling tales.В В
Robert, I'm sorry to hear ofВ your passing so young, I'm praying for your family. Hookem' hard in Heaven. We will miss you son.
Mark " Goody " GoodwinВ В В
Crystal Melvin
left a message on December 17, 2019:
Fly high Mr. Robert! You will be missed greatly. My prayers for your family.
Kay Chapman
left a message on December 17, 2019:
Cuz....you will be so missed! They say cousins are your first friends and that is true! I love you and am so glad that you are in Heaven and not suffering anymore. I will forgive you for making me drink out of the spit cup if you forgive me for the butt whooping you got for making me! My heart is sad and I am praying for Aunt Shirley, Ava, Uncle Bobby,В and all of your kids and grands, I know you loved them so much as they did you. I never missed playing in the dirt or river more than I do now :( Fly High
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Kay Chapman
left a message on December 17, 2019:
Ada please know that we are praying for you and your family. There are no words that will help you right now, but please know that we are praying.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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