Robert Lee Smiley

Robert Lee Smiley obituary

Robert Lee Smiley

Robert Smiley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by LR Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service on Sep. 25, 2025.

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Robert Lee "Bobby" Smiley, formerly of Adair County, the son of the late Oscar ray and Laura (Alley) Smiley, was born June 5, 1933 in Columbia, KY and departed this life on Friday, September 12, 2025 in Greensburg at the Green River Trails. He was 92 years of age.

He was a Veteran of the United States Army as an MP during the Korean War, a Masonic Lodge Member in Greenwood, Indiana and was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include a daughter: Robin Lynn Smiley of Campbellsville; a brother: Phillip Smiley and wife Brenda of Campbellsville; a sister: Jean Quinn of Columbia and a host of nieces and nephews including Greg Smiley of Campbellsville.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Nella Fae (Burton) Smiley; his siblings: Eldred Ray Smiley, Demeree Smiley, Marie Stephens, Mable Burton and Doris Smiley.

To honor his request, NO public visitation or services were conducted.

Entombment was in the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Greenwood, Indiana.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville was in charge of arrangements.

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