Celebrating the life of
Robert S. Smith
September 21, 1934 - August 23, 2015
Robert S. Smith of Savannah, Georgia passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015. Bob was born in 1934 and spent the majority of his life in Morris County, New Jersey. While attending Lafayette College, he held many class leadership positions and was president of his fraternity (Sigma Alpha Epsilon). He graduated from Lafayette in 1957 with a degree in economics.
After graduation, Bob had a very successful 35 year career with Public Service Enterprise Group,(PSE&G). He retired in 1995 as Vice President and Corporate Secretary. Bob was elected to the Morris Plains Borough Council in 1964 and acted as president of the council in 1966. He was also involved with many charitable organizations having served on the Board of Directors of Prevent Blindness New Jersey and Family Service America, Inc. Bob was a member of Mendham Golf & Tennis Club and was president for two years.
The joy of his life was his wife of 49 years, Betty, and his daughter, Robin. He will be remembered as a loving husband, a devoted father, and for his kindness, warmth, dedication and being a true gentleman.
A resident of The Landings for the past 15 years, he enjoyed many hours playing golf with The Wednesday Warriors. He was an active member of The Skidaway Island United Methodist Church and served as a trustee.
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Betty, and his daughter, Robin, of Basking Ridge, New Jersey. The family would like to thank Hospice Savannah and Home Care Nurse Kathy Lewis for their compassionate care.
A memorial service will be held on September 5, 2015 at 11:00 AM at The Skidaway Island United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Skidaway Island United Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, GA 31411 or Hospice Savannah, PO Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Dear Betty and Robin: I was so sorry to learn of Bob's passing. In all our years with the Warriors, Bob was my favorite. His warm, endearing personality affected all of us fortunate enough to have enjoyed being with him. My most sincere thoughts and prayers are for you during this most difficult time. Greg Taylor
- Greg Taylor, Savannah, GA
Dear Betty and Robin: I was so sorry to learn of Bob's passing. In all our years with the Warriors, Bob was my favorite. His warm, endearing personality affected all of us fortunate enough to have enjoyed being with him. My most sincere thoughts and prayers are for you during this most difficult time. Greg Taylor
- Greg Taylor, Savannah, GA
The years flow one into another ..... all lit by the light of God's love. I am so thankful that "Uncle Bob, Aunt Betty and Robin" remain a consistent and rock-steady part of the Garbee Family .... through the days of Stewart's Rootbeer, Jimmy Dogs, laughs at Lafayette College (go Leopards), life in Jersey, adventures on Long Beach Island, and retirement in the southeast. A genuinely kind, compassionate, warm and loving man, Uncle Bob - through God's grace - has now moved on to be with our Heavenly Father. Uncle Bob will be missed by all who have known him here on earth yet we rejoice in the favor of having known such a wonderful, warm and loving man. May you find continued peace, Aunt Betty and Robin, as your faith inspires all who love you. Huge Hugs from Cindy
- Cindy Garbee Coats, Kila, Montana
Dear Robin and Mrs. Smith (Betty), I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I feel priviledged to have met your Dad, Robin, a few times through the years. He was always so positive and welcoming and eager to hear what was going on in my life. I found this to be very heart warming. It was so obvious how much he loved you both... Peace to you both at this most difficult hour. Regards, Karla
- Karla Tramutola, Basking Ridge, NJ
As former neighbors, fellow church members in NJ and continuing friends, we offer our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Bob. He was a true gentleman and always had a smile for everyone and genuine interest in what was going on with others. He will be missed.
- Dale and Marilyn Ruesch, Glen Allen, VA
I have known Bob for 57 years. He has been part of my family for as long as I had one. Bob can best be described as a person of service and leadership. We shared many things including our family's, fraternity, college and interest in people through government. He is missed already.
- Hunter Garbee, Charlotte, NC
Mrs. Smith and Robin, I am so sad to hear the news. I will always cherish our time at the shore with you. From all the board games we played and our time on the beach. Bob was great to me and I am saddened by the news.
- John haydu, Essex fells, Nj
Betty & Robin- I always had the highest regard for Bob. We were together at Public Service for many years. Bob was a real gentleman and he always had an upbeat attitude. Everyone that worked with Bob respected him. He will be missed by all who knew him. Barbara and I were saddened to hear of his passing. Curt Grevenitz
- Curt Grevenitz, Quechee, VT
Please accept our sincere condolences. I had the privilege to know Bob as a golfing partner and Methodist member. I know him as a real friend and one of the genuine " good guys". He was a gentle man and was respected by many. We will miss him but we know where he is and we know that his suffering is over. God Bless Betty and family.
- George and Pamela Korb, Savannah , GA
A beautiful outline of Bob's life. He was my best friend and I shall grieve him ightedly. A truly fine person who lived his life fully with incredible compassion. He will be remembered by so many who benefited from his presence.
- Howard Morgan, Chicago, Il
Miss you Uncle Bob.
- Mike Bradford, Woodstock, GA
Dear Betty and Robin: I was so sorry to learn of Bob's passing. In all our years with the Warriors, Bob was my favorite. His warm, endearing personality affected all of us fortunate enough to have enjoyed being with him. My most sincere thoughts and prayers are for you during this most difficult time. Greg Taylor
- Greg Taylor, Savannah, GA
Dear Betty and Robin: I was so sorry to learn of Bob's passing. In all our years with the Warriors, Bob was my favorite. His warm, endearing personality affected all of us fortunate enough to have enjoyed being with him. My most sincere thoughts and prayers are for you during this most difficult time. Greg Taylor
- Greg Taylor, Savannah, GA
The years flow one into another ..... all lit by the light of God's love. I am so thankful that "Uncle Bob, Aunt Betty and Robin" remain a consistent and rock-steady part of the Garbee Family .... through the days of Stewart's Rootbeer, Jimmy Dogs, laughs at Lafayette College (go Leopards), life in Jersey, adventures on Long Beach Island, and retirement in the southeast. A genuinely kind, compassionate, warm and loving man, Uncle Bob - through God's grace - has now moved on to be with our Heavenly Father. Uncle Bob will be missed by all who have known him here on earth yet we rejoice in the favor of having known such a wonderful, warm and loving man. May you find continued peace, Aunt Betty and Robin, as your faith inspires all who love you. Huge Hugs from Cindy
- Cindy Garbee Coats, Kila, Montana
Dear Robin and Mrs. Smith (Betty), I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I feel priviledged to have met your Dad, Robin, a few times through the years. He was always so positive and welcoming and eager to hear what was going on in my life. I found this to be very heart warming. It was so obvious how much he loved you both... Peace to you both at this most difficult hour. Regards, Karla
- Karla Tramutola, Basking Ridge, NJ
As former neighbors, fellow church members in NJ and continuing friends, we offer our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Bob. He was a true gentleman and always had a smile for everyone and genuine interest in what was going on with others. He will be missed.
- Dale and Marilyn Ruesch, Glen Allen, VA
I have known Bob for 57 years. He has been part of my family for as long as I had one. Bob can best be described as a person of service and leadership. We shared many things including our family's, fraternity, college and interest in people through government. He is missed already.
- Hunter Garbee, Charlotte, NC
Mrs. Smith and Robin, I am so sad to hear the news. I will always cherish our time at the shore with you. From all the board games we played and our time on the beach. Bob was great to me and I am saddened by the news.
- John haydu, Essex fells, Nj
Betty & Robin- I always had the highest regard for Bob. We were together at Public Service for many years. Bob was a real gentleman and he always had an upbeat attitude. Everyone that worked with Bob respected him. He will be missed by all who knew him. Barbara and I were saddened to hear of his passing. Curt Grevenitz
- Curt Grevenitz, Quechee, VT
Please accept our sincere condolences. I had the privilege to know Bob as a golfing partner and Methodist member. I know him as a real friend and one of the genuine " good guys". He was a gentle man and was respected by many. We will miss him but we know where he is and we know that his suffering is over. God Bless Betty and family.
- George and Pamela Korb, Savannah , GA
A beautiful outline of Bob's life. He was my best friend and I shall grieve him ightedly. A truly fine person who lived his life fully with incredible compassion. He will be remembered by so many who benefited from his presence.
- Howard Morgan, Chicago, Il
Miss you Uncle Bob.
- Mike Bradford, Woodstock, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
