Robert S. Smith Sr., self-employed truck driver

Mr. Robert S. Smith, Sr. was called to rest Tuesday, July 10, 2012.

Mr. Smith was born Feb. 16, 1933, to the late Harrison and Sarah “Holland” Smith. His early childhood education was at George Washington Carver School in Frankford. He started his Christian walk with Christ early at St. John AME Church in Bishopville, Md., where he was still a member until his passing. While there he was a dedicated trustee for many years. He performed duties as carpenter, electrician, and yard maintenance. He completed the interior of the pastor’s office and the church dining facility. He was a member of the musician team. He loved playing his guitar. One of his favorite hymns was “Yes God Is Real.”

He met and married Elizabeth Taylor in 1955 and to that union were three sons, Woodrow, Robert and Eugene. He was employed by Mann’s Potato Chip plant for several years. Later he purchased a truck and became a self-employed truck driver. He built cabinets, tables and anything else you need with wood and nails. He was a loving and caring person. He would do anything he could for anybody. He always kept a smile on his face. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his son, Woodrow (Booty) Smith, three brothers, Orlando, Martin and Layfield Smith and three sisters, Martha Custis, Rosie Johnson and Katie Smith.

He leaves to mourn his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth Smith; two sons, Robert and Eugene (Michelle) both of Millsboro; three brothers, Raymond (Diane) of Fruitland, Md., Russell (Arlinda) of Williamstown, N.J., and Randall (Ellen) of Newark; two sisters Roberta Cropper of Williamstown, and Ruth (Daniel) Rayne of Frankford; two uncles, Martin (Mabel) Holland and Frankie Pitts; two sisters-in-la, Margaret (Albert) Hagans and Daisey Taylor; three brothers-in-law, Russell (Diane) Taylor of Selbyville, Harold (Roseanna) Taylor of Williamstown, and Robert (Shirley) Taylor of Berlin, Md.; one great-aunt, Cordelia Tyre; 11grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and others relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held at noon, Saturday, July 14, at Calvary Pentecostal Church, Bishopville, MD, where friends may call after 11 a.m. The Rev. Alfred Barnes will officiate. Burial will follow at St. John AME Church Cemetery, Bishopville.

Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home.