Bobby Ray Smith | Eastern North Carolina Now

Born: September 22, 1943, Died: April 12, 2017

    Mr. Bobby Ray Smith, age 73, a resident of 1472 Haw Branch Road, Chocowinity died Wednesday afternoon April 12, 2017 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.

    A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Friday April 14, 2017 at Wesley Cemetery officiated by J.T. Edwards. Harold Bright, Jr., Ricky Clark and Obe Worthington will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends following the service at the graveside.

    Mr. Smith was born in Beaufort County on September 22, 1943, son of the late Plum Artis Smith and Leona Mae Jones Smith. He served in the Coast Guard and worked in construction as a painter. He loved to fish and in his younger days loved to play baseball.

    Survivors include his sister: Carolyn Bright and husband Harold of Chocowinity, his nephew: Harold Bright, Jr., great niece: Autumn Joy Leggett and his great nephew: Joshua Hunter Leggett.

    In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother: David Smith and his niece: Joy Leggett.

    On-line condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com.

    Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Smith family.
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