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1917 - 2008
Robert Leslie Smith, 90 of Huntington, WV entered heaven on Friday, February 15, 2008. He was born June 6, 1917 in Stone Branch, WV to Hughie G. and Hazel Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Bessie Frances Browder Smith; daughter Leslie Joan Smith Starkey; a sister, Georgia Moore; and brothers Charles and James.
Robert served as a First Sergeant in the US Army during World War II where he won five Battle Stars along with a Presidential Unit Citation. When he returned to Huntington from the armed services, he and Bessie began to raise the family of six children. He worked for J. C. Penney and Anderson Newcomb as well as painting homes all over the tri-state area. He retired from the US Postal Service in 1979 after 20 years of service. He was a faithful member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church where he served as a trustee for many years and a Lay Leader in the 1970s. Ebenezer was the cornerstone of his faith in God where he worshiped and taught his children what it means to serve others. He loved his pastors and always participated in the ministries at Ebenezer, particularly the annual mens pancake fellowship.
He leaves to celebrate his passing a brother, Hughie E. Smith of Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter, Barbara (Thomas) Hill of Detroit, MI; and four sons, Robert Paul (Toni) Smith of Columbus, OH; William (Victoria) of Huntington, Stanley (Kay) of Cross Lanes, WV; and Charles Smith of Vancouver, WA; nine grandchildren, Shana Smith of Phoenix, AZ; Kelly Perry of Cross Lanes, WV; Shannon Morrison of Columbus, OH; Monique Smith of Philadelphia, PA; Austin Smith of Huntington, Second Lt. Ricky McCallister of Chesapeake, VA; Robert Holiday Smith and Sarah Holiday Smith of Vancouver, WA; and Raymond Smith of Portland, OR; special niece and nephew who called him grandpa - Krystal Lee and Keith Lee of Huntington; a Godson, William Courts; five great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends at the Marie Redd Center. Services will be 1:00PM Saturday, February 23, 2008 at the First Baptist Church, Huntington, WV with the Reverend Paul Willis and Reverend Jeremiah Jasper, officiating. Entombment will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park. Friends may call from 11:00AM until the time of the service at the church. In leiu of flowers the family request donations to Hospice.
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There are currently 11 condolences.
Michael D. Smith
m.d.smith@comcast.net
Wednesday February 27, 2008 at
1:37 AM
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I'm saddened by the loss of another close family friend. Thanks Tenth Avenue for all the great memories.
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roland slaughter
rslaughter@nhtsa.dot.gov
Tuesday February 26, 2008 at
10:42 AM
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Sorry that I could not be at the services but I feel your pain and loss but I know as you know that MR. Bob was a great family man as it was always extened to my faimly as well peace be with you all
Roland Slaughter & Family
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Paulette Dawson
Monday February 25, 2008 at
9:30 PM
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My prayers are with your family at this diffucult time.
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Diane Johnson & Family {Walker}
wvastron@yahoo.com
Monday February 25, 2008 at
3:47 PM
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My heart and prayers are with you. Diane
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Cynthia Slaughter Pate
cpate8080@wowway.com
Monday February 25, 2008 at
2:09 PM
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My sincere condolence to the Smith family for the lost of your Father "Mr. Bob". Mr Bob was the Patriarch on 9th Ave. & 16th Street when I was growing up there in the 60's & 70's. I have always held him in high esteem. I pray God will continue to bless and comfort as you grieve.
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THE WHEELERS
Monday February 25, 2008 at
1:38 PM
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WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS..GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS..
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david barnes family
Sunday February 24, 2008 at
11:58 PM
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our sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the smith family...mr smith was a vey good man
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Carl Williams
carlwilliams14@hotmail.com
Friday February 22, 2008 at
9:23 PM
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May god bless you and your family at this extremely difficult hour. Love the Williams Family Columbus Ohio
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patricia chapman
Friday February 22, 2008 at
2:59 PM
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BOBBI SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD.GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.
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Carol Underdonk
cudonk@bellsouth.net
Friday February 22, 2008 at
2:16 PM
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Dearest Chuck and family,
I'm sending my thoughts and prayers your way. Know that I always enjoyed seeing your father throughout the years!!! Always smiling...that's what I remember most.
God Bless,
Carol
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Myron Bailes
Friday February 22, 2008 at
10:26 AM
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Bill, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You were blessed to have had your father with you for many years. Please accept my condolences.
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