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Captain Robert H. Smith, USN (Ret.), 86, died February 28 at his home in Coral Gables, Florida.
Bob graduated from the
U.S. Naval Academy in the class of 1947 and rose to the rank of Captain during his career, which included the command of the U.S.S. Wilkinson, out of Newport, RI. Bob wrote four gold-medal-winning essays for U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings. In addition, Bob was a writer of fiction and produced many short stories and several novels. He published much of his work and the work of others under the imprint he founded, Ancient Mariners Press.
Bob is survived by his wife, Winifred; his son, Robert (Miami); three daughters, Frances Brooke O'Neil (Atlanta), Siobhan Smith and Victoria Larson (Northern Virginia); stepdaughter, Jennifer Schaub (Annapolis) two grandchildren, Travis O'Neil (Atlanta) and Ansley O'Neil (Boston); and step-grandchildren, Dylan Schaub and Luke Schaub (Annapolis).
Bob's remains will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery later this Spring.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that those who wish to do so make a contribution in Bob's memory to the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
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John McLeod
April 24, 2012
I served with Captain Smith on board the Wilkinson in the 60's. Just learned of his passing. I found him to be a first class officer and a gentleman. I will be at the DLA reunion in Galveston and hope some of the Captain's family will be in attendance.
Regards,
John McLeod
Houston, TX
Matt & Linda Wilson
March 12, 2012
It's easy to describe the relationship between Bob and my father Jim Wilson. Easy and breezy.
They respected each other's minds; Bob, according to my dad, was one of the smartest men on the planet. They maintained a letter writing history of close to 50-years. They helped each other through loss, and welcomed new additions at each milestone.
Linda and I had the great fortune to visit Bob and Winnie in Florida and hoist a few at the restaurant next to their lovely condo. He was besotted with Winnie. He loved his family deeply and filled any empty moment with great anecdotes of children, their loves and interests, and (of course) grandchildren.
We will miss you Bob. It's the end of an era. My father died last January; Bob and dad were classmates together at the United States Naval Academy -- class of '47, Best on the Severn. Beat Army!
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