Robert Nevins

I am a childhood friend of Smokey's. He lived down the street from me and we hung together from 7th grade through early college. We lost touch when I left the area. I looked for him recently to reconnected. I am sad he passed away. He was a good friend and we had many good times. I realize this post is late, but I hope his family is doing well. RIP.

Smokey made you feel you were his best friend! soft spoken, faithful friend because he reflected Jesus. I am thankful God placed him in my life and his grandmother Agnes too.

I moved to Sacramento in 2002, not knowing a soul. Providentially, my faith in Christ brought me to River City Grace Community Church, where I had the privilege of meeting Smokey and family. The Nevins family instantly welcomed me into their home and became my second family. Their home was always filled with love and laughter, providing me a source of comfort amidst the rigors of law school. Smokey and Patty demonstrated the unconditional love of Christ in all of the years I was...

Many years ago, I had the good fortune to ride with Smokey in a daily carpool to work. Smokey was unfailingly cheerful and pleasant. On the way home in the van, several of us enjoyed doing the crossword puzzle. We would read the clues aloud, and Smokey was an enthusiastic participant. He clearly loved and appreciated his wife and children very much, and he loved telling us about his anniversary "trips" to the Coral Reef Lodge to spend time alone with his beloved wife. Though he was visually...

I worked with Robert for several years at the Department of Social Services. He was always so helpful with complex issues I would have with the program we both worked on. He always brought his guitar to our annual Christmas parties. Robert had great sense of humor and he always teased me because I liked the program the Golden Girls. He gave me a gift set of the program after I had surgery! He will be missed by all who knew him.