Robert L. Smith
Posted By Families Firstcare On November 22, 2023 @ 11:22 am In Obituaries | 6 Comments
Friday, the 10th of November 2023 Robert L. Smith, 70 of Wilmington Island, GA passed away peacefully with his son, Chance Alexander by his side after a brief but courageous battle. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert Vernon Smith and Doris Elaine Smith.
Survivors include a sister, Cheryl Smith Fleck, a brother, Glenn Smith, one neice, Sommer Wischmann and three nephews, Wes Christy, Jeff Smith, and Shane Wischmann. Two sons Chance Alexander Smith (Natalie) and Taylor Cole Weaber. A step-grandson, Chase McDonald and two beloved grandchildren Reagan Scarlet, and Nolan Chance Smith.
He had a great sense of humor, was popular everywhere he went and had an outstanding personality. His infectious smile and attitude toward friends and celebrating life was his finest character trait. He was a loyal man. He was known as “Bob”, “Bobby” and “Robby”, a cherished name his Mother pinned in the early years. He had a love for this country and served in the United States Army; A true patriot. A solid ‘seasoner’ fan of NASCAR racing.
Robby’s lifelong career was his expertise in hanging sheetrock, possessing a knowledge and wisdom for the construction business. He was well liked by everyone he met. A loyal and adored Dad, cherished “PopPop” and friend. His life and memory will live on through the stories his friends and family will hold close.
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I’m so very sorry for your loss Chance , I know you loved him as much as he also loved you . Sending hugs and saying prayers for you and family for comfort .
Bobby was a wonderful person and a very close friend of mine. He was member of a group of friends we called The Bud Light Drinking Team and boy did we live up to that on race days. Will never forget the great times we had thru the years I had the honor of calling him a friend. He will be missed by a lot of people here in Savannah. RIP my friend.
Chance,
I met your dad ” Robby Bobby” when started bartending at ISB so about 6 years ago. This is where I grew to love his stubborn, obnoxious, opinionated, (inappropriate at times🤣) loud mouth, annoying, SMART, caring, funny, talented, hard working, social butterfly , love and great taste of music, proud to be an American and his Shinnecock indian heritage.💞 Although I never met you, OOH BOY do I feel like I did and your beautiful family. He showed me pic after pic of those babies and of your family., “bragged” over what you have overcome in life and how proud he was of you being a hard worker, bad a@# tree man” and spoke highly of your wife being in the medical profession as I’m a X-ray technologist. Honestly, I truely feel blessed to have known him ( along with so many at that bar that I have grown to love). Lastly, I will always cherish our (not enough) lunch outings. I saw more then “Bar Robby Bobby” he couldn’t have been more respectful, CALM, social, down to earth, and had love for ALL people. Our lunches were always downtown and he ate up those tourists and they truely enjoyed him to the point they probally never forgot him. I know I will never and I think of him often especially when I hear Pearl Jam and see the SeaHawks play! Sorry for the book but I know he would love this and I bet he’s up there in his work clothes, boots, dirty hat, straggly mullet hair do, smiling shaking his head at me! 🤣😊
Sending love and prayers from Savannah, GA
Bobby was a huge part of my life and our closest friends in Savannah. I will truly miss him calling me DarleneO and all the memories we shared as close friends. Bobby was a true NASCAR fan and we had gone to so many races together collecting gear and segueing over who was the best driver. He was very proud to have served in the army and spoke of so many stories during his tour. Everyone in Savannah lived his infectious smile and laughter . The biggest sense of humor and unwavering love for his family and friends. To say we will miss you is an understatement. I just spoke to you how can you be swept away . My heart hurts for your sons and all of us. There’s will always be a void . We love you Bob a Lou
Bobby was a good friend. I stayed in touch with him till the end. He and I served in the military at the same time. We laughed and talked about racing. He was a good person.
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Chance, we are so sorry for your loss. We’re holding you up in prayer. We 💕 y’all. Ma and Papa