Wednesday, October 1, 2025 9:19 am

Robert "Bobby" William Smith, age 53 went home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

Bobby was born July 31, 1972, to Sandi Silvers Butler.

Bobby was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lillian Crawley Silvers of Forest City, and Robert "Bob" and Margaret Silvers of Chesnee, SC.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his step-father, Ray, son, Caden Smith and his mother, Jami Toms, two sisters, Kim (Kenny) Hamrick of Boiling Springs, and Kelly (Keith) Scruggs of Mooresboro, three brothers, Gary (Melissa) Woods of Portland OR, Johnny (Michelle) Franklin of Ellenboro and Mike (Bridget) Franklin of Nebo, a number of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Celebration of life service was held September 12 at Caroleen Baptist Church, Ellenboro with Rev. Brian Melton officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Davita Dialysis of Rutherford County, 226 Commercial Dr., Forest City, NC 28043 or to The National Kidney Foundation.

An online guest registry is available at www.carolinasimpleservices.com.