It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Samuel Lee "Big Sam" Smith Sr. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Richard R. Robinson Funeral Home located at 2550 Shurling Drive, Macon, Georgia 31211.  Interment will follow at Cherry Blossom Memorial Gardens, located at 2700 Midway Road, Lizella, Georgia 31052. Sam was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Lois Smith. Mr. Smith leaves to cherish his everlasting loving memories, devoted son, Samuel (Regina Nicole) Smith Jr.; devoted daughter, Nicole (Kenneth Sr) Freeman; sisters, Elaine Durham, Brenda Stewart, Shelia (Lea) Baker, Phyllis (Leslie) Lancaster; grandchildren, Donterio Smith, Ayunna Strickland, Samuel L. Smith III, Kenneth Freeman Jr., Tahera Warren, Quanterious Smith, Kirra Freeman and SaMorie Smith; one great grandson, Jayden Smith; and a host of other family and friends. Public viewing will be held Monday, June 17, 2024, from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at the Funeral Home located at 2550 Shurling Drive, Macon, Georgia 31211.  Richard R. Robinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services has charge of the arrangements.