January 15, 2024
Bobby Joe Anderson age 41 of Smithville, passed away suddenly Friday night, January 12, 2024, at Vanderbilt Wilson County ER in Lebanon. He was born June 15, 1982, in Smithville. He was preceded in death by his father, Steve Goodwin; brother, Billy Gene Anderson and grandfather-in-law, Bill Petty. Bobby Joe was a member of Pomeroy Chapel Brethren In Christ Church and was a Police Officer for 10 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Tabitha Anderson of Smithville; 2 children, Nikolas Joe Anderson (Mady Ray) of Smithville and Macy Lynn Anderson; mother, Marlene Wheeler Goodwin of Smithville; sister, April Anderson of Smithville; brother, John David Anderson of Smithville; mother-in-law, Rebecca Petty of Smithville; grandmother-in-law, Winnie Petty of Smithville; nieces and nephews, Thea (Blake) Pichey, Hunter Walker, Kloee Walker, Kadence Walker, Marley Anderson, Collins Anderson, John Maddox Anderson and Lilly Anderson; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be 2 PM Wednesday January 17, 2024, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Bryan Jones officiating and burial will be in Petty Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 2 PM until 7 PM and Wednesday 11:AM until the time of the service at 2 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Anderson Family.