Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Robert Smitherman Obituary
EAST BEND — Robert Mayo Smitherman, 88, of East Bend, passed away Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, in Winston-Salem.
He was born May 1, 1925, to the late David Ambrose and Mollie Hobson Smitherman. Robert served in the U.S. Army during WWII before returning home to take care of his sisters following the death of his father in 1944. He married the late Faye Hayes on Aug. 7, 1971, and they lived together in Statesville until her death in 1983. He was preceded also in death by his son, James Robert Smitherman; and a brother, James Ambrose Smitherman.
Robert worked as a surveyor for the federal government and led a full life. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol and received a letter of thanks from the US Department of Agriculture for his assistance following Hurricane Camille. Never one to sit still he remained active and the week before his death he planned to ride to the mountains to pick apples.
Robert will be dearly missed by his two sisters, Nancy Smitherman York of Yadkinville and Nell Smitherman Brown of East Bend; three nieces, Sherry York (John) Harrison of Pinehurst, Tonya York (David) Wall of East Bend and Vickie Brown Gardner of East Bend; three great-nephews, John York Harrison of Pinehurst and Davis Eugene Wall and Austin Robert Wall, both of East Bend; a great-niece, Sarah Elizabeth Harrison of Pinehurst; and many special friends.
Funeral services for Mr. Smitherman were held on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, at Forbush Friends Meeting at 3 p.m. with the Rev. James Warden officiating. Burial with military rites by VFW Post 10346 followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at Huff Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m.
Online condolences may be made at www.hufffuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Robert Smitherman
2 Entries
Susan Jones
November 8, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss, of your brother. I found comfort in the scriptural promise that one day soon, sorrow, pain and death will be no more, after losing my husband. (Revelattion 21:3,4)
October 14, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in Robert Smitherman's name
Memorial Events
for Robert Smitherman
How to support Robert's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Robert Smitherman's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
