| Graduation Year | Class of 1962 |
| Date of Passing | Jan 18, 2012 |
| About | Mr. Robert E. Smith (Bob), of Walkersville Md, passed away Wednesday January 18, 2012 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born on July 27, 1944, Bob was the son of the late John Henry Smith Jr. and the late Helen Butler Smith. In addition to his parents Bob was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas W. Smith and two brothers-in-law, RussellSnowdenand Clabon Whittemore. Bob is survived by siblings John H. Smith III (Shirley) of Alexandria Va., Shirley Snowden of Walkersville, Gordon Smith of Morristown, NJ and Maria Whittemore of Frederick Md. Other surviving family members include aunts Clara Butler (who he considered his second mom), Sarah Butler and Dorothy Butler; sister in law, Barbara Smith; nieces and nephews, John H. Smith IV (Veronica), Christina Smith, William Snowden,Shirlisa Snowden, Zelda Campbell, Ramona Franklin, John Thomas Smith( Tracy),Theresa Smith,Helen Clark (Berkley); extended family, Pat and Butch Stockman, and a hosts of great nieces, nephews and cousins. Bob will also be remembered by devoted friends Ronald Anderson, Liz and all of hisfriends at the Village Tavern in Walkersville. A memorial service will be held on Saturday January 28, 2012 at 3:00 pm at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to the Walkersville High School Athletic Boosters, 81 West Frederick Street, Walkersville, MD 21793. The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff at the Frederick Cancer Center, Frederick Memorial Hospital and the Glade Valley Center for their care of Bob throughout his illness. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com Published Online in The Frederick News-Post on Jan. 24, 2012 |
