Robert Smith

FARMINGTON Robert "Bob" P. Smith, of Farmington, passed away December 25, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at his residence at the age of 76. He was born April 25, 1941 in Ironton, Missouri to the late Paul Patterson Smith and Edna Maxine (Reeves) Smith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy (DePew) Smith in 2000.

A 1958 graduate of Ironton High School, Bob began working at a young age in the trucking industry. He bought his first truck, a 1959 Ford, at the age of 18. He purchased Black River Transportation which later became Smith Motor Freight, Inc. in 1985. He still owned the firm at the time of his passing. His family will fondly remember his keen sense of humor and big heart. Bob always enjoyed traveling and antiquing along the way.

Survivors include his loving companion, Glenda Robinson; two sisters, Jean Graham and Linda (Karl) Sieczynski; a brother, Ronald (Linda) Smith; a daughter, Tammy (Craig) Slate; a step-daughter, Lea Ann (Mike) Priest; two step-sons, Jeff (Susan) Romines and Steve (Rhonda) Sellers; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family.

Friends may call at Cozean Memorial Chapel on Friday, December 29, 2017 from 5 8 p.m. Visitation will resume at 8 a.m. Saturday morning until the time of the memorial service at 10 a.m. in the Cozean Chapel with Rev. Charles Sutton officiating. View the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.

Visitation

Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory

Friday, December 29, 2017 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Directions Visitation Resumes

Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory

Saturday, December 30, 2017 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Directions Memorial Service

Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory

Saturday, December 30, 2017 10:00 AM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Directions