Robert Joel Smith, age 94, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 18, 2024. Bob was born in Terre Haute, IN to the late John and Nina (Allen) Smith. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Mary Ann Smith; sister, Betty Smith; brother-in-law, Jeff Jeffrey; and lady friend, Jean Diesel. Bob was a proud veteran of the US Air Force and enjoyed a second career with the US Postal Service. He is survived by his children, Holly (Pat) Young and Larry (Dawn Horner) Smith; ex daughter-in-law, Terri Smith; grandchildren, Jacob (Sarah) Smith, Ian (Leticia) Young, Spencer Young; and great granddaughter, Layla. Bob was also survived by his sister, Donna Jean Jeffrey; brother, William “Butch” Smith; several nieces and nephews; and the Diesel family. A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 11 AM at Heritage Life Story Funeral Home, Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel, 2120 Lake Michigan Drive NW. Friends may visit with his family beginning at 10 AM. Interment will be in Rosedale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project. To read more of Bob’s Life Story, leave a memory or sign the guestbook visit www.heritagelifestory.com.