Robert James Smith Jr.

Published 9:52 am Tuesday, July 19, 2016

JACKSON — Robert James Smith Jr., affectionately known as “Big Bob, was born July 7, 1951, in Vicksburg to Robert James Smith Sr., and Evelyn Jackson Smith.  He made his earthly transition on July 12, 2016.

He leaves to cherish the warmth of his presence and celebrate the blessings he brought to their lives,  his wife, Virginia; two sons, Landry Smith and Robert J. (Jasmine) Smith III, both of Jackson; four grandchildren, Jayden Smith, Alandria Garrett, Robert J. Smith IV and Rylee J. Smith.

His home-going service will be Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at 11a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, in Jackson.

Visitation is Tuesday from 1 to 7 p.m. with the family present from 6 to 7 p.m. at Lakeover Funeral Home.