Robert H. "Bob" Smith

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Funeral services for Mr. Robert Hamilton 'Bob' Smith, 81, of Sedgewood Court, who entered into rest August 22, 2010, will be conducted Tuesday morning at 11:30 a.m. from First Baptist Church of North Augusta with Dr. Gary C. Redding and Rev. Richard W. Smith officiating. Private family interment in Pineview Memorial Park. Mr. Smith was born in Kelly, North Carolina on December 14, 1928 and was the son of the late Ada and Lee Smith. He was a veteran of the United States Navy from 1946 until 1949. Upon receiving his discharge from the Navy, he enrolled at Wake Forest University where he graduated with honors, completing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. He was employed by the E. I. DuPont Company for 36 years, and retired from the Savannah River Plant in 1989. He was an active member of First Baptist Church North Augusta where he taught Sunday School and served through the deacon ministry. Mr. Smith also touched the community through Scouts, Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, and the American Legion. He was preceded in death by six brothers, two sisters, and one grandson. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Doris Walden Smith; two sons, Robert Hamilton Smith, Jr. (Sheila) of North Augusta, and Richard Walden Smith (Lisa) of Spartanburg; a sister, Betty Warren of Wilmington, NC; two grandchildren, Jamie Trey Robinson and Anna Ryan Smith. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this Monday evening from 6 until 8. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of North Augusta, Children's Learning Center, 625 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com . Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com