Obituary of Robert E. Lee Smith

Robert E. Lee Smith, 78, left this world Sunday, July 12, 2009, at Tuscany Hospice House in Summerfield, FL. His wife Clara was by his side. A dedicated member of St. Paul Parish, Bob Smith was a kind and generous man; a loving husband, father and grandfather; and a true friend to all who were fortunate to know him. He will be deeply missed by his entire family and his wonderful friends. Bob enjoyed an interesting and eventful life, living it to the fullest and always maintaining his fine sense of humor. Born in Piggott, Arkansas, in 1930, he moved with his family to Flint, Michigan, when he was a young boy. After high school at Flint Central High, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he proudly served for 24 successful years, which included the Korean Conflict. His tour included Alaska, Morocco, Japan and others. He retired from the US Air Force in Albuquerque, New Mexico and worked for the US Postal Service. Bob loved golfing, sight seeing, an avid bird watcher, and enjoyed visiting natural attraction and wildlife areas. He is survived by his loving wife Clara Blazak Smith, two devoted daughters, Marsha (Mark) Engelbrecht,of Lafayette, LA, and Rachel (Jay Charles) Kinney, of Potomac, MD., a granddaughter, Heather Kinney.