A Funeral Service for Robert Eugene Smith, 84, of Marshall will be held at 10:00am, Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Tom Havard Cemetery, Zavalla, Texas. Visitation with family and friends will take place Tuesday, June 27, 2017 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at the funeral home. Mr. Smith passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Marshall.

Robert Eugene Smith was born June 13, 1932 in Ashdown, Arkansas to Walter and Fannie Smith. He was a longtime resident of Marshall and worked many years as a cemetery grounds keeper. Robert enjoyed travel whether it be a trip out of town or just a ride a down the back roads while listening to the radio. He enjoyed working on cars, being outdoors, fishing and listening to his scanner. While doing each of the above listed activities he would enjoy a chew of tobacco or dip of snuff.

Surviving Robert are his children, Damon Smith and wife, Erma; Edwin Smith; Floyd Smith; Byford Smith and wife, Glenda; Phyllis Haight; and Stephanie Servantez; siblings, Zion Smith and wife Karen; Grace Wallace; Ray Dickerson; Jerry Dickerson and wife, Barbara; Janie Black; and Susan Newman and husband, Steven; grandchildren, Travis Smith, Katelynn Haight, Patricia Haight, Jacklyn Smith, and Hector Smith; great-grandchildren, McKenzie Smith and Nevaeh Atwood; great-great-grandchild, Jackson Smith. Also surviving Robert are numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Fannie Smith; his first wife, Maggie Gilcrease Smith, and his second wife, Linda Cruz Smith; one son, Mack Smith; and two brothers, Eugene Smith and George Smith.