Robert Edward Smith, age 70 of Rocky Point, passed peacefully Sunday January 14, 2024 at New Hanover Reg. Med. Center.

He was born July 5, 1953 in Austin TX, son of the late Elmo and Jewell Smith.

He is survived by two sons, Kyle Smith and wife Beth of Surf City, and Clifton Smith and wife Heather of Burgaw; daughter, Crystal Smith of Burgaw; step daughter, Cristina Garner of Burgaw; ten grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; three brothers, Alton Smith of Rocky Point, Blake Smith of TX, and Randy Smith of CA; a sister, Linda Smith Cruse of South Port; and many nieces and nephews.

No services are planned at this time.