Walter "Bruce" Smith

Walter “Bruce” Smith, age 70, a native of Citronelle, Alabama and a resident of Turnerville, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at his home. He was born on March 21, 1951 to Buddy and Dee Smith. Bruce worked as a heavy equipment operator and was an avid gardener. He loved growing delicious watermelons and giving produce to others. Bruce was also known as “Poppe” to his 8 grandkids that he enjoyed aggravating, teaching to hunt, fish, and tell jokes.

He is preceded in death by his father, Buddy Smith; mother, Dee Smith; sisters, Brenda Smith West and Kimberly Smith Silcox; brother-in-law, Billy Williams, and a nephew, Kevin Turner. Bruce is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Rhonda Turner Smith; children: Kyle Bryant Smith, Kasey Bryan Smith (Ashley), and Kerra Brooke Smith Middleton (Shane); grandchildren: Grasey, Smokey, Brodey, and Ryder Smith; Kyleanne and Kelyn Smith; and Annie and Kash Middleton; siblings: Elsie Yates (Jim), Freddie Smith, Faye Howard (Steve), Paula Williams, and Kay Hollman (Aubrey); brothers-in-law: Bill West and Don Silcox; nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members, and friends. Each week Bruce looked forward to Sunday morning worship service at Chunchula Baptist Church with Bro. Ricky Turner. He recently became a member of the board & wanted to work for his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. God had greater plans. He is now walking the streets of gold in Heaven. No more sorrow...no more pain.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.