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Robert Bruce Smith

Robert Smith Obituary

Robert B. Smith VIRGINIA BEACH - Robert Bruce Smith, 67, passed away Feb. 17, 2009. Mr. Smith retired from the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Judy Smith; daughters, Tina Vanmeter and her husband Jeff and Jill Sabourin; brothers, Ron Smith and Ken Smith; and four grandchildren, Matt, Allie, Kyle and Ryan. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Rosewood - Kellum Funeral Home. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Please visit Mr. Smith's memorial at www.mem.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Feb. 22, 2009.

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Judy (JuJu) Lupole

February 23, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Kessler & Kessler Dentistry

February 23, 2009

We will miss his contagious smile and his sense of humor. We were lucky to have known him.

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