Mr. R.B. Winston Smith, age 83, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2024. He was born on March 16, 1941, in Closplint, Kentucky, to the late Theodore Smith and Daphne Pope Smith.

Mr. Smith began his career working at Ford Motor Company in Indianapolis, Indiana, before relocating to Carrollton in 1982. He later retired from Sony Music, where he served as a respected supervisor.

A man of many talents and interests, Mr. Smith was of Lutheran faith and a dedicated Free Mason. He was also a gifted musician who performed as a "one-man show," delighting family and friends with his musical talents at parties and gatherings. He took great joy in making candy, including fudge and peanut brittle, a skill for which he was well known among his loved ones. An avid animal lover, Mr. Smith also owned and operated the beloved Thumper Oyster Bar, where many came to hear him sing.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Loretta W. Smith; his daughters, Regina Smith and her partner Chadwick Hartley, and Maria Smith and her spouse Tammy Lovvorn; his granddaughter, Madison Martinez and her spouse Martin Martinez; and his great-granddaughter, Stella Martinez. In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his brothers, Jim and Billy Smith, and his sister, Mona Smith.

The family will receive friends at Almon Funeral Home on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 1:00 PM until the time of the service at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel.

A private burial will follow at Carroll Memory Gardens.

Flowers are welcome, and memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 1273, Carrollton, GA 30112.

Messages of condolences can be shared with the family online at

www.almonfuneralhome.com.

Almon Funeral Home of Carrollton has charge of arrangements.