Bubby Smith

Mr. James Rogers “Bubby” Smith, 94, of Hornbeak died Jan. 14, 2023, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. As a Christian, he was a husband, father, grandfather, businessman and farmer who truly never met a stranger in his life.
A Celebration of Life was held Tuesday with visitation at White-Mahon Funeral Home in Troy from noon to 3 p.m., followed by a graveside service at Terrace Hill Cemetery shortly after 3 p.m. officiated by Brother Harrell Davidson and family members. Pallbearers were his grandchildren.
Mr. Smith was born on Aug. 26, 1928, in Hornbeak, to the late Estill and Florence (Rogers) Smith. On Feb. 3, 1952, he married Charlotte Meador. She survives.
Bubby attended school at Hornbeak. He was engaged in farming and real estate throughout his life; however the majority of his business career was as partner in Reelfoot Motor Company in Hornbeak and T & S Ford Inc. in Obion, and owner of Smith Motor Company.
He served on the Obion County Board of Education and as a Founding Director of Reelfoot Youth Camp. He was a Christian, attending Hornbeak Church of Christ and Bishop Street Church of Christ.
The family requests memorials be sent to: Reelfoot Youth Camp, P.O. Box 736, Union City, TN 38281 or Hornbeak Church of Christ, P.O. Box 97, Hornbeak, TN 38232.
Mr. Smith is also survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy C. and LeEllen Fox Smith of Troy and Steve and Christy Homra Smith of Memphis; four grandchildren whom he adored and were his pride and joy, James Cutler Clay Smith, Samuel Harris Fox Smith, Jackson Thomas Meador Smith and Micah Chun Smith; four nephews, Chuckie Goode, Tommy Victory, Paul Wayne Kirk and Terry Kirk; and three nieces, Gloria Goode Story, Donna Goode Rogers and Sandy Smith.
He was also preceded in death by three sisters, LaVerne Smith Victory, Frankie Jean Smith and Jo Ann Smith; a brother, Samuel Harris Smith; and a nephew; Johnny Asbille.

Published in The Messenger 1.18.23