Robert Lee (Rube) Smith, 79 of Plainview, passed away April 7, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Robert was born April 2, 1933 in Plainview to Allen and Jessie Staggs Smith. He was a lifelong member of Plainview Church of Christ and attended Plainview School. With the exception of leaving on separate occasions for work opportunities as a young man, Robert lived his entire life in Plainview. He always returned to the place he loved to call home, often telling people that he lived the majority of his life within one-quarter mile of his birthplace. Robert married Lola Marie Hance on October 17, 1959. He worked as a logger in his early years. From 1964 -1984, Robert and Lola owned and operated Smith Texaco in Plainview. In 1984, Robert began working for Plainview-Rover Schools in maintenance and as a bus driver. He loved his jobs and took great pride in his work until his retirement in 2006. He cherished the summers spent camping, boating, and skiing on Lake Nimrod, gardening, mowing his lawn, and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Lola; son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Margo Smith of Plainview; daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Phillip Smith of Marshall, Texas; grandsons, Cody and Josh Smith of Plainview and Clay Smith of Marshall, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Billy and Cleva Smith; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Nell and Larry Bates, all of Plainview; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law of the Hance family; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Betty Lou Smith and Peggy Sue Smith Stewart. A celebration of Robert's life will be held Tuesday, 2:00 p.m., April 10, 2012 at Plainview Church of Christ with Bro. Butch Gossett and Bro. Tristan Stamps officiating. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be at Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville on Monday from 6-8 p.m. Pallbearers will be Cody Smith, Josh Smith, Clay Smith, Richard Smith, Steve Smith,Tim Smith, Jimmy Cunningham, John Hogue, and Steve Dixon. Memorials may be made to Yell County Hospice, c/o Emily Chism, P.O. Box 628, Danville, Arkansas 72833 or a charity of your choice.