Robert F. Smith's Obituary
Robert F. Smith, 79, passed away September 19, 2014. Robert was born January 19, 1935 in Carlisle, Arkansas to Andrew and Maude Tosh Smith. Robert graduated from Ouachita Baptist University and earned his Masters degree in Library Science from North Texas State University. He retired from the Memphis and Shelby County Library System. Robert was married to Betty Martin Smith of Hazen, Arkansas for 61 years. He is survived by their three children, Vicki Olson (Ron), Mark Smith (Cari), and Marty Smith (Vickie Elaine). Five grandchildren, Jessica Pearl Olson, Andrew Smith, Parker Smith, Corban Smith, and Cassi Smith. Robert also leaves one sister, Alma Smith Crockard of Lancaster, California. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until the funeral service begins at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 25 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, “Behind the Stone Wall.”
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