Robert Spencer "Katfish" Smith was born October 22, 1943 in Bay City to Eugene Clifford and Annie Jo Webb Smith. After living in Corpus Christi for 10 years, he returned to Bay City to care for his elderly father. He was a longtime offshore fisherman, loved to play his guitar, sing, fish, wheel & deal and hang out with his many friends and family who will all miss him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his loving mother in 2000 and grandson, Logan Smith in 2004. He is survived by his father Eugene Clifford "Gene" Smith; three children Sheila Treybig of Bay City and her children Trey & Tyler, Shane & Jennifer Smith of Van Vleck and their children Amber & Lacy and Shannon & Lisa Smith of Corpus Christi & their children Brooke & Dylan; and two brothers David Wayne Smith of Selkirk and Larry Wayne Smith of Baytown.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Monday, August 20, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church in Bay City with Rev. Tom Morgan and Rev. Chris Harrison officiating. Pallbearers include Teddy Anzaldua, Ernie Borio, Clyde Davis, Jeff Dutcher, Kenny Griffin, Bob Henderson, Ricky Ingram, Donald Kelly, Robert Kent, Jeff Mitchell, Roy Moffitt, Paul Otis, Glenn Parks, Ernie Rogers, Steve Sliva, Bill Thurber, Danny Wells, and D. K. Woods. The family will greet friends and relatives from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613.