Mr. Robert Joseph Smith, age 88, of Johnson City, passed away at Brookdale Assisted Living on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
Robert was born on February 9, 1936, to the late Harmon and Mary E. Smith, in Peach Orchard, Arkansas.
He proudly served his country in the United States Marines and after his service earned his Law degree. He retired from Social Security and after retirement he started working in private practice in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Robert married the love of his life Mary Virginia Orscheln in November 1960 and they were together 55 years until her death in 2015.
Survivors include his children, Stanley Smith (Patricia) of Blountville, Stephen Smith (Karen) of Johnson City, and Stacy Smith of Winter Garden, Florida; grandson, Joey Smith of Johnson City; brother, Harmon Smith of Flint, Michigan; sisters-in-law, Judy Wright and Marcella Bazin (Joe) all of Topeka, Kansas; several nieces and nephews.
There will be no formal service at this time.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Brookdale Assisted Living Staff for their wonderful care of Robert.
Condolences may be sent to the Smith family online at www.dillow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821
12/02/2024
Ms. Mary Naimo
Uncle Bob was my Mother’s, Evelyn Wendling (Smith), youngest brother.He was such a special person, a true gentleman. He was an example to everyone who ever knew him of a man who cherished his wife, his children, his parents and somehow managed to take care of everyone. His beginning life was very humble; but through his own perseverance and years of hard work Bob served his country as a Marine and then somehow managed to become a lawyer dedicated to helping others. Uncle Bob always thought of others first, he was quietly in the background doing wonderful things for others; but never bragging or taking credit. Just knowing Uncle Bob and his family has been a blessing over the years for me. Bob was such a beautiful example an amazing, sweet, wonderful man who lived to teach us all. I’ll miss him dearly.
My admiration and love to my cousins who took such great care of your “Daddy”. Much Love, Mary
