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Robert L. SmithPassing: December 13, 2014

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Thursday, December 18th @ 2:00 pm

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Thursday, December 18th @ 11:00 am -2:00 pm

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Thursday, December 18th

 MITCHELL – Robert L. Smith, 67, passed away at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2014, at his residence with family and friends by his side after a long battle with cancer.

Born March 25, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of Lloyd Abel and Alma Agnes (Quaigg) Smith.  He married Lana Lynn Patton November 18, 1966.

He worked hard for his family and was employed at Hall Brothers Trucking in Orleans where he was accident free and received a Miles Driven Award.  Robert was a 1965 graduate of Bedford High School.   He played baseball for the Bedford High School Stonecutters and received a batting championship award.  He was invited to try out for Minor League Baseball.  He could throw a mean curve ball.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and his family and friends.  He loved sports, particularly the Patriots, St. Louis Cardinals and he supported the Mitchell baseball and basketball teams.  He was a frequent coach and umpire for the Mitchell Youth Community.   He enjoyed watching his grandson, Eric, play school and travel baseball and basketball.  Robert was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.  He will be greatly missed.

Surviving:          wife, Lana L. Smith, Mitchell
                         son, Daron Scott (Darci Matthews) Smith, Erlinger, Kentucky
                 daughter, D’Andra Lynn (Sean) Fleenor, Mitchell
          grandchildren, Steffani Frolich
                                 Alyssa Robbins
                                 Eric Fleenor
                                 Jackson Smith
                                 Ella Smith
  great grandchildren, Kylee  and Taylor Robbins
                    siblings, Judy Benham, Judah
                                 Jan K. (Carolyn) Smith, Marietta, Georgia

His parents; brother, Phillip Smith; and brother-in-law, Carl Benham, preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 18, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Father Rick Eldred and Deacon Dave Reising officiating.  Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery.

Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the service on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial Gifts:  Phi Beta Psi Sorority Cancer Fund

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15 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Gayle (Van Meter) Strange | Loogootee, In
    Date: January 14, 2015
    Lana, D'Andra & Daron, So sorry for the loss of your husband and father. Lana I remember the years in the neighborhood playing together and you babysitting for Steph years later. What thoughtful memories. May Our Lord God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Our sympathy, Gayle & Doug
  2. Guest: D'Andra | mitchell
    Date: January 2, 2015
    Happy New Year Dad!! I miss you so much It was not the same at Christmas but I know you were there in spirit. I love you so much. Can't wait to see you again.
  3. Guest: Mary Ann Arthur | Spencer, Indiana
    Date: December 20, 2014
    Prayers and sympathy for your loss.
  4. Guest: Maggie Cha | Sarasota, FL
    Date: December 18, 2014
    Lana, So sorry for your loss. I pray you and your family find comfort and peace in the beautiful hope of a forthcoming worldwide Paradise, where as Jesus foretold, we will once again embrace our resurrected loved ones to never lose them again. Keep hIs words as found in John 5:28, 29 close to your heart. There he says: "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming, in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life..." For a short while Bob will be resting peacefully as Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10 lets us know and will soon awaken to a beautiful life in perfect health to reunite with family. May this wonderful hope keep you and family strong.
  5. Guest: Donna Wilson Wolff | IdaMichigan
    Date: December 18, 2014
    Wishing peace to all who are in sorrow.
  6. Guest: Stu Swartz | Goshen, Indiana
    Date: December 18, 2014
    Best wishes to the Smith family from those of us who knew Bob, his brothers, sister and parents while they lived in Goshen, Indiana --- attending St. John's School and Goshen High School. Bob was two years ahead of me in school and I was a classmate of Phil. I remember Jan as a pretty good baseball and basketball players. I wrote sports at The Goshen News for 45 years and retired in July 2011. I put a notice on Facebook and several from Goshen have responded with memories of the Smiths. Hope you find strength during this difficult time. Best wishes from Goshen.
  7. Guest: Stephaney Dixon Washington | Eaton, Ohio
    Date: December 17, 2014
    D'Andra, Lana, Daron and Family, You are all in my thoughts and prayers and I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. Bob was one of my very favorite Dads growing up. I loved his boundless energy and his ability to bend the rules just a bit. The word "no" was not in his vocabulary where the people he loved was concerned. He will be remembered with fondness and missed always. Much Love, Steph
  8. Guest: Jacklyn Albertson | Bedford, IN
    Date: December 17, 2014
    D' Andra,I am so very sorry to hear about your dads passing .My heart goes out to you and your family.
  9. Guest: Margaret Brannon Smith | BannerElk, NC
    Date: December 16, 2014
    Lana, Daron, D'Andra, Judy, Jody, Jeremy & Jan, I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's death. I'm glad I was able to visit with him (and some of the rest of you) briefly at Pudg's funeral. Bob seemed to always have a smile and an easy laugh. I won't be able to attend the services Thursday, but please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Magaret
  10. Guest: Penny and Linda Voytko | Columbusohio
    Date: December 16, 2014
    Bob, We always enjoyed our times together you were a wonderful person and we love you and we will miss you very much.
  11. Guest: Daron Smith | Erlanger
    Date: December 16, 2014
    Dad I want you to know that you are my hero and I hope that one day I will be at least half the man you were and are. You Will be greatly missed and never forgotten. I don't want you to worry about mom because D'Andra and I will take care of mom. I love you dad.
  12. Guest: Sheryl Walton | Mitchell, IN
    Date: December 16, 2014
    D'Andra, Eric looks like your dad! Keep the memories close to your heart. We loved our Daddys! I did not know your Dad but I can see him in you.
  13. Guest: D'Andra Fleenor | Mitchell, IN
    Date: December 15, 2014
    I Love and miss you very much!!! My heart aches. I know you are you are in heaven. Fly high Dad!!!! I will always be your little girl!! D'Andra Smith Fleenor
  14. Guest: Penny K. Prince | Bedford, IN
    Date: December 15, 2014
    Very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Praying for his family.
  15. Guest: Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services | Bedford, In47421
    Date: December 15, 2014
    To the family and friends: We are all so sorry for your loss. All volunteers, Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services

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