Bob was born in Alliance, Ohio on October 20, 1967 to parents Ronald Edward and Lynn Ina (Brooks) Smith. Bob graduated from Southeast High School and Maplewood JVS with the class of 1986. He was employed at Saint Gobain as a painter and a member of the United Steel Workers Union. Bob enjoyed his association with both the Ravenna VFW and Ravenna Eagles where he was very involved, playing Santa at both clubs and assisting the VFW Turkey Shoot. In his spare time he loved hunting, fishing, camping and golfing. In his younger years, he liked to waterski and played in many softball leagues. Cookouts and grilling was one of his favorite things to do with his family. What was most important to Bob was his family and his beloved grandchildren.
Bob is survived by his wife and best friend for 35 years, Patty (Jones) Smith and their children: Ashley (Marc) Owens, Robert Jr. “RJ” (Katie) Smith, Matthew Smith and Derrick Smith. His memory will also be cherished by his beloved grandchildren: Nolan, Nick, Jordan, Luke, Tanner, Amelia and Collins. Surviving also is his mother Lynn Arborgast and his brothers Greg (Amy) Smith, Bill Smith and his mother-in-law Mae Jones. He also leaves his brothers and sisters-in-laws David (Lydia), Jennifer (Jimmy), Jessica (Steve), Joey, Megan, Mandy (Larry) and many loving nieces and nephews and all of our beloved friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his father Ronald “Ron” Smith, step-dad William Arborgast and father-in-law Dave Jones.
Family will receive friends at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna, on Monday, April 12, 2021 from 4pm until 6pm with a memorial service, officiated by Pastor Scott Hindel beginning at 6pm. The funeral service will be livestreamed on his obituary page at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com where condolences and memories may also be shared with the family.
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