Robert C. Smith, Sr.

Robert Charles (Bob) Smith, Sr., 94 of Tamaqua, PA (formerly of Palmerton) died of COVID-19 on July 29, 2020. Bob was born on February 27, 1926 in Philadelphia to Clement Leon Haines Smith and May Lorraine Jones Smith. Along with his parents, Bob was predeceased by his first and second wives, Patricia Eacret Smith and Mae Hollenbach Smith, his son, Robert C. (RC) Smith, Jr., and brothers Richard and Jerry Smith. He is survived by daughters Cheryl R. Wamser (Garry) of Bloomsburg, Cynthia L. Carey of Woodbridge, VA, Sandy Hauck (Donald) of Tamaqua, Linda Dunlap of Mt. Penn, daughter-in-law Joanne Lawrence Smith of La Plata, MD, and sons Gregory C. Smith (Lena) of Tamaqua, John H. Hollenbach of Tamaqua, James W. Hollenbach (Karen) of Orwigsburg, and William H. Hollenbach (Larisa) of Reading. He is also survived by a brother, David A. Smith (Joyce) of Philadelphia, 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and his and Mae’s most recent dog, Snuggles, for whom he served as “emotional support person”. Bob served in the Navy during World War II, where he was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. He also worked in Tule, Greenland for RCA. Bob was a proud member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, a skilled craftsman and woodworker, an avid bowler, and always followed the Stock Market. He especially loved all of his dogs throughout the years. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Inc., 655 East Broad Street in Tamaqua. Interment will be at Sky-View Memorial Park in Tamaqua. A Graveside Service with Military Honors bestowed will be held on Tuesday August 4, 2020 at 11 o'clock A.M. from Sky View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. To offer condolences to the family or to share a fond memory of Bob, please visit www.griffithsfuneralhome.com .