Robert Allen Smith

Robert Allen Smith was born in Wilsey, Kansas on September 29, 1939. He was proceeded in death by his grandparents Ralph and Flossie Stover, Orville Smith (father), Juanita Stover Smith (mother), James Smith (brother) and Angela Prince (niece). He is survived by Larry Smith (brother) and Barbara Smith (wife), Lawrence Strouts (uncle), nieces, nephews and many cousins.

Bob worked for the maintenance department and later was supervisor at Corky's Corner the rec center on KSTC campus. During that time, he developed a love for fishing, playing pool and duplicate bridge. He traveled in other states playing bridge and attained a Life Master designation playing against some very well know personalities.

Bob was a friendly man with an amazing memory. He could quote statistics for his favorite baseball team (Dodgers) and basketball teams. He sat behind the Emporia State women's basketball team at most of their games. He personally knew the coach and players. He also knew all their statistics and had some ideas for the coach.

Bob and Larry were very close when they were young. They sold White Cloverine brand Salve and Bob earned enough points for a baseball glove that he was very proud of. They played baseball together on many days. In New Mexico they found terrapins and raced them.

A graveside service will be held for Bob at the Wilsey Cemetery on Saturday January 10, 2026, at 11:00 am.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Wilsey Christian Church and may be sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS. 66846.