Audie Byron Smith

Barbara Smith (Bobbie), 75, from Apopka, passed away on August 7, 2020. She was followed in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Audie Byron Smith, 76, a Tallahassee native, who passed away September 5, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Daisy Jeter. He was the son of the late Audie and Adelaide Smith and the brother of the late Virginia Smith Johnson. They were active members of Bradfordville First Baptist Church and were former staff members of First Baptist Church Tallahassee and Killearn United Methodist Church. Bobbie graduated from Apopka High School and Byron graduated from Leon High School. They both attended Florida State University where they received Bachelors Degrees in Music Education. Byron went on to complete both his Masters and Doctorate degrees at FSU. They both retired from the Leon County School district where they served at Rickards and primarily Lincoln High School for four decades. They also mentored numerous FSU music education students who interned in their programs. Even in retirement they volunteered at Deerlake Middle School where their grandchildren were in chorus. They also devoted countless hours to the Florida Vocal Association (FVA) and Florida Music Education Association (FMEA). As highly respected music educators, they received many awards and commendations including the top honors of: FMEA Hall of Fame (2010, Byron); FVA Hall of Fame (2012, Byron); FVA Roll of Distinction (2012, Bobbie); Leon County Schools Outstanding Senior Volunteer (2018, Bobbie). They are survived by their sons: Kevin, wife Valerie and children Cooper and Colby Ann; and Chris, wife Tammy and children Abbie and Christy. They are survived by their siblings: Margaret Smith Welch and Randy Jeter. A visitation with the family will be held on Saturday, September 19th between 4pm -7pm at Bradfordville First Baptist Church, Tallahassee. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 20th at 3pm at Bradfordville First Baptist Church – seating will be limited and the service will be streamed at the church website, Bradfordville.org. A private family graveside will follow the service. ***Due to Covid-19, in person seating at the service is limited. You must sign up individually via this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0c48a8a722a64-funeral If the sign up is full, please join via live-stream.*** In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Bradfordville First Baptist Church, Florida Music Education Association, and Big Bend Hospice. Todd Wahlquist with Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193, www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the Smith family with their arrangements.

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Audie Byron Smith

December 18, 1943 - September 5, 2020