Bobby Dale Smith, Sr.

Bobby Dale Smith, Sr., 68, of Salisbury went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House following a period of declining health.

Bobby was born June 1, 1951, in Surry County, NC a son of the late James Bert and Opal Marshall Smith. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Angie Smith and a step-son Rick Gouldman, an infant brother and siblings Jayne Jones, Buster Smith, James Bert Smith, Jr. and Betty Newberry.

Bobby had been employed at Fieldcrest-Cannon, Plant #1, Dye Dept. for more than 10 years. He later retired from Eaton Clutch Division in Charlotte with 18 years of service. He enjoyed bowling, pitching horseshoes, NASCAR, and watching his son, Bobby Jr. race.

There will be a Memorial Service to celebrate Bobby’s life when it is safe for the public to attend.

Survivors include his wife, Donnie Mae Fortson Smith of the home, son, Bobby Smith, Jr. of Lexington, daughter, Pam Wooten of Harmony, Stepdaughters; Frieda Peck of Huntersville and Donna Lewis of Mooresville. He is also survived by four sisters; Barbara Settle, Nancy Shuemate, Jackie Smith and Shirley Graley. Eleven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren also survive.

Whitley’s Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Smith. Online condolences may be sent to www.whitleysfuneralhomecom