bobby ray smitherman

Graveside services for Bobby Smitherman, 61, of Frankston, are scheduled for 2 o’clock in the afternoon Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Frankston City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Frankston.

Bobby passed away Friday, December 4, 2015 in Tyler.

He was born March 30, 1954 in Overton to Merle and Ivy Smitherman.

Bobby worked as a crane operator in the construction business. He was a musician. Bobby loved to camp and enjoyed working in his yard.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife; Nickie Smitherman, brother; Merle Smitherman, Jr., and a sister; Susan Pearl Smitherman.

Those left to mourn are his daughter, Tabitha Wunstel and husband Vincent, of Louisiana, a sister; Debra Parker, Tyler. Bobby has three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Honorary pallbearers will be Joshua Smitherman, Bryant Smith, Brian Weeks and Vincent Wunstel.

There will not be any formal visitation for Mr. Smitherman.