Robert Smith SR

January 1, 1941 - July 3, 2020

Deacon Robert Smith Sr. Was born in Jackson on January 1, 1941 to William Wesley and Maybell Zeigler Smith. To this union two (2) children were born, Robert Lee and Lillie Mae. With the blessings of being raised in a loving Christian home by his grandparents, he accepted Christ as his personal Lord and savior at an early age and was baptized at the Plum Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Eros, La. in 1889, Brother Smith was ordained as a deacon and begin working tirelessly for Christ. In 1968, Deacon smith united in holy Matrimony to Mary Wyoma White . To this union, Two (2) children were born, Robert Jr. and Eleshia Michelle. Together they raised five (5) children, with the inclusion of Pamela,Cynthia and Sheila. After graduating from high school, Deacon Smith immediately went to work at the Poloron Plant in Ruston, La and as years past, God Manville and Gaylord Bag Plant in Ruston, LA and as years past, God blessed him to begin a career as an operator for Olin Kraft, Manville and Gaylord Bag plants where he retired. Following retirement, he found it very hard to sit at home so he went to work for the Jackson Parish Police Jury Road Barn. After retiring again, he found his favorite pastime ... in the garden, coon hunting and horseback riding. Deacon Smith enjoyed sharing his vegetables with the community. He loved nature and animals. He was a very giving and caring person, Who would help anyone in need ; that was just his giving nature. Deacon Smith was preceded in death by his parents, William Wesley and Maybell Smith; sister, Ollie M. Hall; grandparents, Handy and Nobie Zeigler. He leaves to cherish his precious memories, Wife: Mary Wyoma; five (5) Children: Robert Jr. and Eleshia Michelle-Eros, LA, Pamela Walton- West Monroe, LA, Cynthia Sanders (Lloyd)- Germany, Sheila Cann (Albert)- Monroe, LA; one (1) sister, Lillie M. Barber-Monroe LA nine (9) grandchildren: Keioki, Kushana, Destiny, Angelica,Alshaya Ashleigh, Chakeisha, Shatara and Robert; nine(9) great Grandchildren; a nephew: Larry Smith, Whom he raised as his own son; along with a host of loved ones, relatives and friends.