Robert Dale “Bob” Smith: 1954 – 2007
Robert Dale “Bob” Smith, 53, a resident of Churubusco, died at 11:00 p. m. on Sunday, December 23, 2007, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Columbia City. He had been seriously ill for over a year, and had been a patient there since June.
Mr. Smith was born in Columbia City on January 5, 1954, a son of Dale and Marlene (Killworth) Smith. He was educated in the Smith-Green Community Schools, and as a young boy lived in Green Township with his parents until the family moved into Churubusco in 1967.
He had been employed as a groundskeeper at Cobblestone Golf Course in Kendallville for four years, and in his leisure time enjoyed hunting, bow hunting, and muzzle loading.
The surviving relatives include his daughter Chasidy Smith of Fort Wayne; his mother Marlene Smith of Churubusco; a brother Greg Smith of Tulsa, OK; and a sister Sherri (Daniel) Moord of Fort Wayne. There is one niece and two nephews.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister Marsha Smith.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday, December 27, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco with his uncle Ken Killworth, presiding.
Calling hours will be after 12 noon on Thursday until the service time.
Interment will be in the Christian Chapel Cemetery, Merriam.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society, Whitley County Unit, P. O. Box 636, Columbia City, IN 46725
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December 25th, 2007 at 8:38 am
Marlene,
We were so sorry to hear about Bob. You have our sympathy. We will be thinking of you and your family.
Joyce & Wally DeHaven
December 25th, 2007 at 9:57 am
Chas,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I pray God will comfort you.
Love, Your Cousin Tammy
December 26th, 2007 at 11:47 am
It has been many years but I still think of everyone from time to time. I remember all the times Marsha and I spent together and times with every family member. Bob was not there as much as the rest,however I do have fond memories of him as well. Marlene you have been through a lot and my prayers are with you. Remember me as Liz, Tom and Vonetta Trowbridges daughter who had a great friendship with Marsha and all of you. My heart goes out to each of you in your time of loss. Liz Walker
December 26th, 2007 at 4:30 pm
I know you all are going through some very tough times now, and rest a sure, the good Lord will wipe all your tears away and give you comfort in these times when you need it the most. I grew up in Churubusco until 1983 and then went off to the Navy. But I do remember Bob as I always seen him around, and driving his car. He was so friendly to talk to, and was just nice to be around. It’s been a few years ago, but the last time I saw him Harold Coil and I was talking to him near his house on 33. I pray to God that the Lord will comfort everyone in this most difficult time. With Love and Respect.
David Deck
December 27th, 2007 at 12:15 pm
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of Bob in the seventies until I left Churu
busco in 1975. May God keep you in his care.
December 27th, 2007 at 2:43 pm
Your family has my deepest sympathy for your loss. I know we have not been in contact for years but my memories with your family are fond. I just read the paper minutes ago, or I would have been there to express my sympathies in person.
May God comfort you in your time of need.
December 28th, 2007 at 12:02 am
My deepest sympathy goes to Chas and the family. I knew Bob in the 70’s and 80’s. He was always such a nice person to talk to. I had lost contact w/him a long time ago, since I moved out of Churubusco.
January 27th, 2008 at 1:09 am
I am sorry to hear about Bob. He was always very friendly. My condolences to your family.