Robert Lee Smith III, 35, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Monday, December 26th, 2016.
Bobby was born on September 13th, 1981 in Jacksonville, Florida.
He mastered in Automotive Leather Interior Installation for 10+ years of his life. His hobbies were building cars and listening to all genres of music. Bobby cherished every moment spent building memories with his children. He also enjoyed hanging out with his friends (to be center of attention of course). Lol. He was always able to make everyone smile and laugh. Bobby had the personality to make a bad day turn good (at times). Lol. He would speak his mind, speak honesty and reality “it is what it is”. He also enjoyed making memories with those around him including his greatest memory of a football game with Melissa and his “Pops”. Jacksonville Jaguars vs his Pops favorite team the Miami Dolphins. Even though Bobby’s favorite teams were college football...Florida State and the Miami Hurricanes.
He is survived by his parents, Robert L. Smith Jr. and Janet Lehman-Smith both of Jacksonville, Florida; one brother, Norman (Mitchy) McLeese of La Porte; paternal grandmother, (His Mammaw) Norma J. Grimes of Orange Park, Florida. Bobby leaves behind HIS GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS, HIS 3 BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN...daughters, Haley R. Smith & Kristina M. Smith; his son, Robert (Bobby) L. Smith IV all born in Jacksonville, Florida; his best friend of 17 years, his “Baby Momma”, Melissa A. Jones, of LaPorte. He is also survived by many aunts and uncles including his favorite aunt Jody, several cousins, including 2 of his closest cousins, Michael Joe and Melissa Lehman.
Bobby is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, his (Papaw) Robert Lee Smith; his maternal grandparents, Bobby and MaryJoe Lehman and Rose Orman.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 12 noon, Friday January 6th, 2017 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center 2900 Monroe Street La Porte with Pastor Roger Ash officiating. A time of Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until the time of the service on Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family of Robert L. Smith, c/o Melissa Jones, 2900 Monroe Street La Porte, Indiana 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfunerahome.com