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Bobbie Dell Smith, 69, Vero Beach

Written by: April 28 2011
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Bobbie Dell Smith, 69, died April 23, 2011, in Vero Beach.

He was born in Caledonia, Miss., and moved to Vero Beach in 1952, coming from his birthplace. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Smith, of Vero Beach; sons, Anthony Mills, of Vero Beach and Terrance Welch, of Cocoa; daughters, Barbara Riley, Willie Dean Smith and Jacqueline Smith, all of Vero Beach; sisters, Edder Sue Commers, of Russellville, Ala., and Roxie Cross, of Vero Beach; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. April 29 at Hortense/Mills Funeral Home in Vero Beach.

The funeral will be at 3 p.m. April 30 at Humble Church of God in Vero Beach.

Burial will follow at Gifford Cemetery.

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