Robert L. "Buddy" Smith, 82, of Laurel, Mississippi, died Thursday, January 28, 2021, peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born Monday, December 26, 1938 in Jones County, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2021 from 12:30 PM until 2:00 PM at the Ellisville Funeral Home in Ellisville, Mississippi. Funeral Services will follow at 2:00 PM.

Burial to follow in Oak Bowery Cemetery. Jay Smith will officiate.

Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (601) 477-3797

Buddy was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and wading the creek. He loved spending time with his family and was a member of Crosspoint Community Church. Buddy was a simple man who also enjoyed traveling and spending time with his wife.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sim and Mary Etta Smith, two brothers, Sim Smith Jr. and J.D. Smith, one sister, Mary Hilbun, one son-in-law, James "Jimmy" Hamilton, four grandchildren, Charlie Harvison, Ethan Smith, Eva James Smith and Izzy Raine Smith.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Barbara Smith, five children, Ralph Smith (Felecia), Robin Harvison (Bobby), Robert Smith Jr. (Brandi), Danny Smith (Tiffany), Suzanne Smith, fourteen grandchildren, Jeremy Hamilton, Justin Smith, Kyle Harvison, Jimmy Hamilton, Zaniel Smith, Karlee Smith, Jake Smith, Bentley Bellville, Asher Smith, Knox Smith, Stella Smith, Gia Smith, Livie Smith, Brody Crowder, thirteen great-grandchildren, two brothers, Bill Smith and Henry "Shorty" Smith, and one sister, Patricia Williamson.

Pallbearers will be Jeremy Hamilton, Justin Smith, Jimmy Hamilton, Zaniel Smith, Jake Smith and Kevin Crowder.

Honorary pallbearers will be Brody Crowder, Bentley Bellville, Asher Smith and Knox Smith.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.ellisvillefuneralhome.com