Photo courtesy of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home - Harlingen
Harlingen, Texas
Nov 28, 1939 – Sep 4, 2022
“I’ve lived a life that’s full. I've traveled each and every highway. And more, much more I did it my way.”
11/28/1939 - 09/04/2022
Robert “Bob” Smith was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandpa and friend. He lived a long and joyous life next to his wife, Mireya Smith, whom he spent the last 26 years with. He leaves behind his brother Lee Smith, his children Elva, Nora, Julio, Abraham and Mia along with grandchildren Robert, Mireya, Jaylah, Raiden, Julius, Jean Claude, Jessica, Birty, Ethan, Sophia, Liam, Jesus, Lailani, Ronaldo, and Andre.
Bob Smith served 20 years and retired as a Master Sergeant from the Airforce. From there he went on to be the Municipal Manager for the city of Anchorage, AK where he also retired. Shortly after he came to Texas where he worked as an insurance agent for Mutual Of Omaha.
He did everything with a heart full of love and passion for his family. He always encouraged people to be the best they could be and loved people wholeheartedly. He instilled humanity, values and the love of reading and learning but most importantly he showed us how to love without limits.
His family and friends will always miss him, but he loved us all so well that we have nothing but happy memories of the greatest man we’ve ever known.
A celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday September 8, 2022 at 10:00 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, located at 2320 Haine Dr. Harlingen, TX 78550. Visitation will follow at Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home Chapel B from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday. We will depart at 8:30 am Friday September 9, 2022 for a 10:00 am Gravesite Service at the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery, Mission with full military honors under the auspices of the American Legion Post 205 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2410.
Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Julio Smith, Felipe Garza, Jean Claude Garza, Abram Smith, Robert J. Smith and Jose Garza.
Arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, Texas 78550.
you were the best grandpa anyone could ask for, if i could go back in time and relive that i most definitely would without a doubt. thank you for always keep the family together you and mom have lived through it all, i just wish you could stay forever. I love you grandpa
mireya thomas
November 09, 2022 | Houston, TX | Grandchild
My love & deepest condolences Bob's family who were everything to him. You all were his pride & joy. Whenever Bob looked at his beautiful wife,Mirey, you could see the love & happiness she brought him twinkling in his eye. Bob had the biggest brightest smile & big heart to match. Bob gave much of himself to help others, and did so with joy. He will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace Bob Elva, Nora & Julio my prayers are with you, your mom & your children during this difficult time. May your...
Lezlea Ross
September 06, 2022 | Friend
