Obituary of Robert Allen Smith

Robert Allen Smith, age 70, passed away at his home in Blountstown, Florida on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Robert was born in Blountstown on October 29, 1942 and graduated from Blountstown High School. He worked as a carpenter for many years before going to work for Blountstown Supply where he worked for fifteen years. Later, Robert went to work at Tatum's Hardware where he worked until the time of his illness. He was an active member of Rivertown Community Church. His passion was God's word and sharing it with others. He spent thirty-one years teaching Bible study classes at area prisons, leading Sunday school classes and small groups. He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Beneva Smith and two infant grandchildren, Rocky Justice and Clara Dawn Phinney. He was a loving husband and a fun loving father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife of nearly fifty years, Clara Smith and their children, Pauline Schrock and husband Duane of Fairhope, Alabama, Paul Smith and wife Melody of Blountstown, Florida, Pamela Detweiler and husband Philip of Blountstown, and April Phinney and husband Tony also of Blountstown; grandchildren, Matthew, Jennifer, and Zachary Schrock, Noelle, Cameron and Karis Smith, Katie, Karissa, and Caleb Detweiler, and Brett and Jacob Phinney. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 26 at Rivertown Community Church in Blountstown with Reverend Kevin Yoder officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, January 25 in the church life center. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Gideons International, P. O. Box 765, Blountstown, Florida 32424.