Mr. Bobby Steve “Zeke” Smith age 69, of Lincolnton, North Carolina transitioned on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Atrium HealthCarolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was born in Lincoln County North Carolina on December 18, 1953 to the late Bobby Joe Smith and Mary Elizabeth Cobb Smith.
Funeral service is Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 12:00 noon at Providence Missionary Baptist Church with burial to follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Friday, August 11, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Ebony & White’s Funeral Service.
Survivors are his wife of 48 years, Sylvia Nixon Smith; one brother, Apostle Preston Dean Smith (Sherry); four sisters, Artie Smith Stover, Mickie Mary Anita Smith, Robin Denise Smith Littlejohn (Eddie), Javonda Boston.
Ebony & White’s Funeral service is serving the Smith Family
Serene Lily Basket was sent for Bobby Steve Smith - August 11, 2023
Lawrence Bynum sent Pink Tribute Spray for Bobby Steve Smith - August 09, 2023
Deepest sympathies from: Randolph and Sara Bynum & Dr.Lawrence and Elaine Bynum
My condolences to Sylvia and the Smith family. I just found out about Bobby's passing and am shocked. We have lost a true gentleman. He is now at heavenly peace.
Colvin and Asha Smith
My condolences to Sylvia and the Smith family. I am now reading about Bobby's passing and am shocked. We lost a genuine human being. He is at heavenly peace.
Sylvia, I am praying for you and your family. I will miss my cousin Bobby. Every year we talked on our special day, our birthday, praying for each other and sharing the word of God. Bobby will always have a special place in my heart. Thankful to God for all he did for me. May the Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord shine His face on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift His countenance upon you and give you Shalom.
Dear Artie, I was so sorry to hear from David Lutz last week that your brother was in the hospital.And then I saw he had passed in the paper. May you all find comfort in the risen Lord. Dara Jarrett
Sending The Smith Family my deepest condolences. Cousin Bobby left a legacy that can't be replaced. I will always remember that beautiful, infectious smile 🙏🏾🙏🏾 Love Sharon Chapman Evans & Family
I just met Bobby a few years ago, a solid Brother. Condolences to Sylvia and the Smith Family. Jerry Farrer
We're going to miss you! Thanking God for all the lives you touched. You'll never be forgotten.
Love April Davis and Family!
Condolences to the family. There are so many memories I could share but I will only do a few. From Bobby naming both of my boys godfather of Mike to singing on choirs the ball field the bus most of all the laundry matt incident in Mr. Rob Cadillac when it was all over Bobby said and I quote Only the strong survive. We have laugh about this for years. We are gonna miss our friend with his big smile and loving heart. But God needed him more to bring laughter into heaven. Much love to the family
My deepest sympathy and condolences. May God grant peace beyond all understanding.You will truly be missed. Love Annie & Latoya!
We wish you strength during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Your family at Lincolnton Family Dentistry.
Words can not express how heart broken we are to hear about the loss of Bobby he was always so kind he we be truly missed praying for Sylvia and the entire family ❤️ Steven and Leisa Rivers
The Pancake House in Lincolnton where he and his wife would be and the little girl almost every Saturday me and my husband would always speak to them he always was smiling. He will be missed the little girl has grown up now. Gloria and Nick Marshall🙏🏽
...love cousin Scott A. NIXON
Dear Cousin Sylvia. My heart sincerely goes out to you. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Thinking of you, remembering Bobby Steve and celebrating his life.
Condolences to Sylvia and the Smith Family. When I would go over and see the beautiful Christmas decorations every year, Bobby would tell me stories about the Sports world and the local citizens in Lincolnton that was very interesting to me that I share with others.
Sending my heartfelt love and comfort to you Mrs. Sylvia. Bobby Steve is surely the man of your dreams so keep dreaming and may God continue to give you memories of your love. May Bobby's tender smile and exuberant laughter be with you, his brother and sisters, nieces, nephews and the entire world until we meet again. Shalom, Apostle Rosalind Bynum
To the family, you have my deepest condolences. 🙏🙏🙏
Bobby I'm going to miss your great smile and hearty laughter. The conversations were always great with Sylvia and I debating you and Felix on any topic. It was therapy for the soul. Rest now and we will be here for your lovely Sylvia. Barbara Lightfoot
My prayers and condolences to the family. I pray the peace of God invade your every thought and rest in your hearts. May you find strength in the love you each share for Bobby and each other. Peace and blessings. Linda Suggs
My love for him and you will never die ❤ I will think of him often
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace. Love and comfort in the days ahead. Love you Sylvia. ❤️
Wayne and Kathy Vinzant
From: The Word Of Faith Church Family, Our most sincere condolences to the Smith Family. The song writer said when Jesus calls, I'll be somewhere listening for my name. Family continue to hold on to Jesus he's calling us home day by day and we need to be listening for our name. God with you in such time as this.
Uncle Bobby, "Big Shot Bob" is what I call you. I dont want to write this cause I expected to see you in person. This one hurt. You made such and impact on my life & gave me great advice. You was an Almanac when it came to Linc History. The Best story teller I know. I was hoping you would wake up & tell us the story about you speaking with GOD. I know the deal was much sweeter & you had to leave. I wish every man/woman boy/girl could have meet you so they can see the man, father, mentor and friend you were. Gonna Miss you UNC. JOB WELL DONE!! I can see you now smiling in your chair and rubbing those knees 🥹 LOVE YOU "BIG SHOT BOB"
Uncle B aka Big Buddy the girls and I miss you like crazy. To them you hung the moon. You loved them so good which makes this even harder but I promise to keep it going. My memory is your story of the ship that carries our ancestors. You were the best storyteller. Ania said each time the same story had a different ending. Lol. This time the ending includes you on the ship. I know what you meant when you told Trae you weren't leaving. Energy never dies, especially when it's as big as yours. I love you to the moon or sun whichever she wants it to be.
Our most sincere condolences. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Nate and Deanna Ingram
My Condolences to the Smith family. We'll miss you big Bobby Steve...the Mauneys
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