Birth date: Sep 16, 1948 Death date: Nov 10, 2010
Robert E. "Bobby" Smith No man I can think of truly exemlifed the spirit of a Texas Aggie better than Robert E. Smith of Orange, Texas. Born on September 16, 1948, Bobby was the son of Robert A. and Hazel Smith. He attended Texa Read Obituary
I had corresponded with Bobby several years ago while researching the history of our Brown family of Henderson. He was very gracious and helpful to me, and I was hoping to get back in touch. I can only offer my prayers.##imported-begin##Edwin Holcombe##imported-end##
Mr. Smith, was one of the best teachers at Longview; things we did not understand he would keep going over it until we did we were proud to have him for our teacher, he will be missed very much.s##imported-begin##Cheri Brandon##imported-end##
Lynn and family,
We are still remembering Bobby, you, and the family in our prayers. Steve often mentions what a great loss it is and how much he admired Bobby. He loved his humor!! He truly had an impact on his family, friends, students, and colleagues. Our thoughts and prayers, always, Margaret and Steve Long##imported-begin##Margaret Long##imported-end##
I knew Bobby from West Orange and A&M. He was a senior when I was a fish in The Corps. He went out of his way to look me up and drop handles my first week on The Quad. Later that first semester he introduced me to a then junior Yell Leader named Rick Perry '72.
I saw Booby's name on the West Orange Chiefs memorial list, and I was saddened to hear of his passing. He was a good guy and a great Aggie.##imported-begin##Keith Hazlewood '74##imported-end##
Lynn: I just learned about Bobby's death last nite from my sister in Wharton, Texas. Lenora and I can not express how shocked we were to hear of his untimely death. Bobby was one of my best friends from the First grade, through high school and at Texas A&M. My fondest memory of Bobby was palying baseketball in his back yard with a hoop on a tree. We would play at lunch time during school and always had a great time. Bobby and I practiced basketball for many an hour for WOHS and played many rounds of gofl together. Some of the fondest memories of my life were spent with Bobby, Jakie, Barry, Buddy when I was a young adolescent. I have not seen Bobby for many years, but I miss him very much. He was a great friend throughout our junior and senior high years and much more so at Texas A&M when I needed a true friend.
John Dias "71##imported-begin##John " Johnny" Dias##imported-end##
Lynn, we recently heard about Bobby. We are so sorry and wanted to extend our sympathy to you. Although we lost contact with many friends since leaving Longview, you and Bobby stand out as special friends during our early years. God bless you and your family.##imported-begin##Kathy & Jim Lewis##imported-end##
Lynn and Sons,
We're so sorry to have heard about your loss. We were looking forward to getting to spend summers on the lake getting to know all of you. Brian and I have you all in our prayers.
Shannon McKeever-Riley##imported-begin##Shannon McKeever-Riley##imported-end##
Bobby I miss you, but I will rededicate myself to exemplify you lets keep the Aggies roling Your little brother dicky##imported-begin##Dicky Smith##imported-end##
Lynn,
I was so sad to hear of you and your sons tragic loss of your loving husband and father. I just recently lost my own Mother and I understand the sorrow you are feeling and have you and your family in my constant thoughts and prayers. The best comfort for us is to know and believe that we will see them again one day in heaven and that they are celebrating their graduation from this earthly life. I know my Mom would say not to cry for her because she is at home but still it is hard to let them go. God bless you and your family and know that you are thought of daily and are not alone. God will see you through even the darkest of days.
Kaye Perry
Your Aggie Mom's Club sister##imported-begin##Kaye Perry##imported-end##
Bobby was my teacher at TSTC for process technology. He is the one who talked me into trying out for a Shell offshore internship. It turned out to be a great decision. I will always be thankful to him for that and all the knowledge he shared with me with the short time I knew him. He will be missed. My condolences to all of his family.##imported-begin##Jack Reed##imported-end##
