Robert L. Smith, age 58, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016. He was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan and graduated from Parkview High School, and Draughons Business College. Robert worked for Paul Mueller for several years and was also a franchise partner for Billy Sims BBQ. Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the St. Louis Cardinals. He loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Robert was married to Anita (Gross) Smith for 24 years.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Helene Smith, his sister Sharon Felton, and his grandson, Christian Smith. He is survived by his wife Anita Smith, son Bobby Smith and wife Brandy, son Chris Smith and wife Megan, son David Smith and fiancé Brie Wagner, daughter GraceLee Smith, and stepdaughter Carrie Weatherford. Grandchildren Shelbby Smith, Hunter Smith, Kane Smith, Eliza Smith-Wagner, GraceLee Smith, and Finn Smith. A sister Jeanne Goss and husband Dave, a brother Jim Brown. Stepmother Pat Smith, and multiple sister-in-laws their spouses, and multiple nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 22 from 6-8p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home South with services on Friday, September 23 at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.