Mr. Bobby Claude Benjamin Smith, age 81, of Thurmond passed away Thursday April 14, 2011 at Villages of Wilkes. Mr. Smith was born August 8, 1930 in Wilkes County to Claude Benjamin and Samantha Lou Darnell Smith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his oldest son Bobby Cleatus Smith and his wife Tammy Shores Smith. Survivors include: his wife of 60 years Inez Ethel Shores Smith. A daughter Vicki Sherrill Smith. A son Randy Benjamin Smith. Four grandchildren, Tanya Luffman and husband Jason, Gary Smith, Michael Smith, Ashley Perry. Two great grandchildren, Chance and Austin Luffman. Funeral services will be held Saturday April 16, 2011 at Central Full Gospel Church at 2:00 pm conducted by Rev. Bobby Norman. Burial will follow in Union Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6-8pm at Elkin Funeral Service. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Villages of Wilkes.