Miami, Florida
SMITH, CAPTAIN (U.S. NAVY, RETIRED) ROBERT H., 86, died February 28, 2012, at his home in Coral Gables, Florida. Bob was born April 9, 1925, in the Panama Canal Zone. His parents were Captain (U.S. Navy) Robert H. Smith, Sr. and Frances Bresnahan Smith. Bob graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy...
Read MoreI 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
John McLeod
April 24, 2012 | Houston, TX
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...
Matt & Linda Wilson
March 12, 2012 | Columbus, OH
