ROBERT THEODORE SMITH SR.

ROBERT THEODORE SMITH SR. obituary, Garland, TX

ROBERT THEODORE SMITH SR.

ROBERT SMITH Obituary

Published by Dallas Morning News on Mar. 18, 2012.
Smith, Sr., R.T. (Ted) ROBERT (TED) THEODORE SMITH, SR., U.S. AIR FORCE, RETIRED, age 78, of Garland, TX. He was born in Havana, IL, September 25, 1933 and passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife Shirley Smith, daughter, Frances Williams and her spouse Les Gibbins, 3 sons: Ted Smith Jr. and spouse Robyn, Tim Smith and Greg Smith and spouse Karen; 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Sparkman/Crane Funeral Home, Monday, March 19, 2012, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral Service, 10:00 am, Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Sparkman/Crane Funeral Home Chapel. Internment with military honors at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Robert (Ted) Smith to the Lone Star Chapter Paralyzed Veterans of America, 3925 Forest Lane, Garland, TX 75042.

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Jenell Butler

March 20, 2012

My Love and Prayers are with you Shirley and the Smith Family. Ted was one of the most humble and God fearing men I know. He always had kind and loving words and encouragement. We will miss him. May God grant you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Robert and Martha Gabel

March 16, 2012

Uncle Ted was one of a kind. The only word my husband Robert and I can think of he was one of my very very favorite special Uncle's. LOVE FOREVER.

Rita Weaver

March 16, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 16, 2012

Uncle Ted was one of my favorite uncles, and I have fond memories of my sister and I spending time as kids with Aunt Shirley and Uncle Ted in Houston. He was career Air Force, and one of the finest military men I've ever known, served his country and God's grace is with him always. I will dearly miss his sweet smile and caring heart. Bye, Uncle Ted, I'll see you in heaven, with Mother and Daddy who loved you so much. Love your niece, Linda Mayfield, Austin, TX.

Mike Shannon

March 16, 2012

Ted was one of my favorite people in the whole world...and the world's going to be a different place without him. RIP, my friend.

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