Cynthiana, IN – Robert “Pokey” Smith, 61, of Cynthiana, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. He was born on October 2, 1959 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Bruce and Joyce (Chism) Smith.
Pokey worked at Fligeltaub Company for 40 years and most recently at Naas and Sons LLC as a truck driver. He attended Castle High School in Newburgh, Indiana. He loved hunting, Nascar, bowling and spending time with his grandkids.
He is survived by his daughters, Becky Elmes (George) and Dawn Hurlbut (David); grandchildren, Haley & Michael Elmes and Evan & Savanna Hurlbut; sisters, Chris Howard, Joy DeWig, Susie Cutteridge; sister-in-law, Sherry Smith; brothers, Kenny Chism and Jesse, Gary, Roger and Harry Smith as well as his fur baby, Daisy.
Pokey is preceded in death by his son, Shawn Robert and his brothers, Bruce Jr. and Terry Smith.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Memorial contributions in honor of Pokey’s son, Shawn Smith may be made to Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center.
Simple Cremation Evansville is entrusted with care.
Mitzi and Harvey Bowman says
I am so sorry Pokey was a great guy. He was always horsing around when he was around when we were younger but the closeness was there you will be greatly missed. RIN peace with your son Shawn
Edwin Parrillas says
I am deeply sorry to find out you are gone, I missed you during our hunting season my friend, I know now you are in a better place and you will be remembered!
Caroline N. says
Pokey was such a pleasure to be around. He was an incredibly hard worker and entrusted friend to my brother Ben. The Niemeier family will miss seeing him. Thoughts & prayers be with his family and may he rest In peace as he is united with his son.
Sue and NIck says
I only met him a couple of times, but he truly loved his family, Becky, Dawn and Shawn. When I met him, they were all he talked about. He was very pleasant and very nice. So sorry to hear that he had passed away.