Robert George Smith, 83, of Marysville, died Saturday, February 18, 2012 after a long illness.
He was born October 22, 1928 in Port Huron to the late George and Vera Smith. He married Marion Heacock on May 22, 1948 in Port Huron. She died October 14, 1999.
Bob graduated from Marysville High School in 1946 and worked for Detroit Edison for 38 years until his retirement. He was a member of the Charles A. Hammond American Legion Post #8 and enjoyed sports, especially softball and bowling.
He is survived by his daughters, Suzan (Larry) Tarzwell of Goose Creek, South Carolina and Debbie Taylor of Marysville; six grandchildren, Tim Sheffer, Andrea (Richard) Grimsley, Christopher (Michele) Tarzwell, Jason (Florence) Tarzwell, Tammi (Larry) Haspel, and Albert Taylor; eight great grandchildren, Kyler, Elizabeth, Destin, Michael, Allison, Amber, Jacob, and Richard; and a sister, Beverly Preppernau.
He was preceded in death by a son, Gary Smith in 1986.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday in Marysville Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 in Marysville Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 12:30 p.m. The Reverend Max Amstutz will officiate.
