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Celebrating the life of

Rev. Dr. Robert E. Smith

October 14, 1944 - July 30, 2018

Rev. Dr. Robert E. Smith

Rev. Dr. Robert Emmett Smith died Monday, July 30, 2018, at his home under the care of Georgia Hospice Care, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and lived in Savannah, Georgia for the last twelve years.

He served as a pilot with United Airlines for many years before retiring and becoming a Pastor in the West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church. He obtained his doctorate in Psychology during his time as a pastor.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy C. Smith, May 6, 2017, as well as his father, Lucien T. Smith, and his mother, Jacqueline Verheyden Smith, and his beloved Beauregard.

He is survived by Michael Smith, Jeannine McElveen, and two grandsons.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Friday, August 3, 2018, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, followed immediately by a Memorial Service at 7:00 p.m.

Any remembrances may be made in his memory to the Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr., Savannah, GA 31406.

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Offering our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to the Smith family for the loss of your dear loved one at this most difficult time “Revelation 21:4” also “John 5:28,29”

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I am so sorry for your loss. "And [God] will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."-Revelation 21:4 May God’s promises bring you comfort in this difficult time.

- b.b, , ga

It was an honor to be with you and your father during this precious time. May his memory be a blessing.

- Susan Jaffie, Savannah, GA

Offering our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to the Smith family for the loss of your dear loved one at this most difficult time “Revelation 21:4” also “John 5:28,29”

- , ,

I am so sorry for your loss. "And [God] will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."-Revelation 21:4 May God’s promises bring you comfort in this difficult time.

- b.b, , ga

It was an honor to be with you and your father during this precious time. May his memory be a blessing.

- Susan Jaffie, Savannah, GA

Services under the direction of:

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200