Bobby Lane Keith, age 71 of Newport, formerly of Smithville, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019. He was a United States Army veteran and served during the Vietnam War.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carnell and Claude Keith; mother and father-in-law, Carrie and Charles Fuson; his beloved wife, Paulette (affectionately called Poppy); brothers, Carl, Phillip, and Vernon and sister, Brenda; and sisters-in-law, Cathy and Dianna.

Bobby is survived by his children, Terry Keith, Lane (Mandy) Keith and Dori Leigh Keith; grandchildren, Kayla, Katie Leigh, Carrie, Ethan, Gavin, and Peyton; great grandchildren, Jayden, Caiden, and Anisten; brothers, Paul (Phylis) Keith and Stevie Keith; and brother-in-law, Tommy Hildreth.

The family has chosen direct cremation. A memorial visitation with the family was held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the Love-Cantrell Funeral Home Chapel.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.