Robert L. Smith Sr. age 76, of Alma, MI passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at St. Mary's of Michigan Hospital, Saginaw, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca Chapel Ithaca, MI on Monday, June 6, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Mr. Keith Wise officiating. Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 6-8 P.M. and on Sunday, June 5, 2011 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.
Robert was born in Mt. Haley Township, Michigan on September 6, 1934, the son of Edward D. and Verneta (Billings) Smith. On April 13, 1957 Robert married Shirley Shelly in Wheeler, Michigan. Bob served his country in the US Army. He resided in California until moving back to Michigan in 1967.
Bob was a retired welder and enjoyed reading, chatting on his computer and watching baseball on TV; he was a Detroit Tigers fan.
He is survived by his wife Shirley Smith of Alma, MI, 3 daughters; Debra & Orville Cody of Alma, MI, Donna Smith of Alma, MI, Robin & Kevin Gibson of Crystal, MI, 2 sons; Robert Smith Jr. of Alma, MI, Philip & Della Smith of Alma, MI, 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 2 sisters; Mary Wood, June Wilson, and 1 brother Don & Blanche Smith. He was predeceased by his parents, and 3 sisters.
Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca Chapel Ithaca, Michigan.
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Robert L. Smith Sr.