Robert H. Smith, age 76, of Panther Valley, Allumuchy Township formerly of Port Murray, NJ died Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at home after a long illness. Robert was born November 1, 1938 in Summit, NJ. He is the son of the late Marvin and Helen (Marsh) Smith.
Robert was formerly employed by Adam Metal Products, Ledgewood, NJ as the General Manager and had a long career in the lighting industry. He graduated from Duke University with a B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1960 and he served in the US Air Force as a Lieutenant from 1960 to 1965 during Vietnam War. He was a member of the Morris County Canal Board and Friends of Waterloo. He enjoyed genealogy, was an avid history buff and raised Morgan horses.
He is survived by his wife: Christine (Shawger) Smith, 1 son; Robert H. Smith, Jr. and wife Yana, their children; Nathaniel, Zachary, Benjamin and Annika 1 daughter; Kimberly Cooke and husband Bruce and their 3 children, 1 stepdaughter; Paula Charalambous and husband Robert and their daughter; Sydney, 3 step children and 5 step grandchildren, 1 brother; Marvin smith and wife Jackie, 1 sister; Marion Blackwell and husband William.
A memorial service will be held at the Waterloo United Methodist Church, Waterloo Village Road, Stanhope, NJ on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 11 am. Cremation was private.
Funeral services under the direction of the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840.
Heather Smith Meck
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October 21st, 2015 3:14 pm
Thanks to cousin Bob we know so much about our family's history! I considered Bob more of an uncle than a cousin as he and my dad, Sheldon were like brothers. A kind and thoughtful man, Bob will always be an inspiration for us to continue to share our family history and stories with each other and our children, and to keep searching for more that helps us to know where we came from and why. Prayers for peace for Bob and the family.
Gene and Monika
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October 14th, 2015 7:48 pm
Our hearts are broken, the world has lost an exceptionally wonderful, kind and caring man. We felt so blessed to have known him, though not long enough, visits to the farm were delightful. Our hearts are with his family and friends and hope that the wonderful memories you have help ease the sorrow you are certainly feeling. We are just so very sad that in his final months that we did not get to say goodbye, our loss.
HUGS and Godspeed dearest FarmerBob, LOVE always
The Karlik's