Robert Smith Obituary Robert Paul Smith November 11, 1933 - December 29, 2014 Williamsburg - Robert Paul Smith, 81, passed away December 29, 2014. Born in Alabama, he was the only child of Tillman Dewey and Jewell Gilley Smith. Mr. Smith was an Army veteran and a graduate of Auburn University. He was a retired aeronautical space engineer with NASA involved with the engineering of both the Apollo and Gemini XII spacecraft. He was a member of the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club and Williamsburg United Methodist Church. Bob was a loyal family man and friend and caregiver to those he loved. He will miss his rounds of golf, his poker buddies, and his best friend and loving wife, Mary B. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Mary B. Moyler Smith; brother-in-law, James E. Moyler, Jr.; nephew, Jim Moyler and his wife, Charlotte, and their son, Jake; niece, Rees Johnston and her husband, Tommy, and their daughter, Atlee, and son, Welden, and his wife, Michelle; and niece, Amy McCarthy, and her husband, John, and their children, C.C., John, and Walker. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Williamsburg United Methodist Church, 500 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg with Dr. Bill Jones officiating. Burial will be private at Poplar Spring, Franklin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Williamsburg United Methodist Church. Wright Funeral Home is assisting the family. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Robert Smith Obituary (1933 - 2014) - Franklin, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2887473 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/robert-smith-obituary?id=22538235 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/robert-p-smith-williamsburg-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Robert Paul Smith, 81, passed away on 29 December 2014. An Army veteran and Auburn University graduate, he was a retired NASA aeronautical space engineer. He is remembered as a devoted family man and friend, cherished by his wife, Mary B. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A memorial service was held on 3 January 2015, at Williamsburg United Methodist Church. Burial was private at Poplar Spring in Franklin. ### The Edited Obituary Robert Paul Smith 11 November 1933 - 29 December 2014 Williamsburg - Robert Paul Smith, 81, passed away 29 December 2014. Born in Alabama, he was the only child of Tillman Dewey and Jewell Gilley Smith. Mr. Smith was an Army veteran and a graduate of Auburn University. He was a retired aeronautical space engineer with NASA involved with the engineering of both the Apollo and Gemini XII spacecraft. He was a member of the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club and Williamsburg United Methodist Church. Bob was a loyal family man and friend and caregiver to those he loved. He will miss his rounds of golf, his poker buddies, and his best friend and loving wife, Mary B. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Mary B. Moyler Smith; brother-in-law, James E. Moyler, Jr.; nephew, Jim Moyler and his wife, Charlotte, and their son, Jake; niece, Rees Johnston and her husband, Tommy, and their daughter, Atlee, and son, Welden, and his wife, Michelle; and niece, Amy McCarthy, and her husband, John, and their children, C.C., John, and Walker. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM Saturday, 3 January 2015, at Williamsburg United Methodist Church, 500 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg with Dr. Bill Jones officiating. Burial will be private at Poplar Spring, Franklin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Williamsburg United Methodist Church. Wright Funeral Home is assisting the family. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Robert Smith Obituary (1933 - 2014) - Franklin, VA - 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2887473 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/robert-smith-obituary?id=22538235 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/robert-p-smith-williamsburg-va/ ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Robert Paul Smith | |---------|--------------------------------| | Age | 81 years | | Birth | 11 November 1933; Alabama | | Death | 29 December 2014; Williamsburg | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------------|------------------| | Robert Paul Smith | Decedent | Williamsburg, VA | | Mary B. Moyler Smith | Spouse | Williamsburg, VA | | Tillman Dewey Smith | Parent | Unknown | | Jewell Gilley Smith | Parent | Unknown | | Jim Moyler | Nephew | Unknown | | Charlotte | Nephew's Wife | Unknown | | Rees Johnston | Niece | Unknown | | Tommy Johnston | Niece's Husband | Unknown | | Atlee Johnston | Niece's Child | Unknown | | Welden | Niece's Child | Unknown | | Michelle | Niece's Child's Wife | Unknown | | Amy McCarthy | Niece | Unknown | | John McCarthy | Niece's Husband | Unknown | | C.C. | Niece's Child | Unknown | | John | Niece's Child | Unknown | | Walker | Niece's Child | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Robert Paul Smith was born on 11 November 1933 in Alabama. 2. He served in the Army and was a graduate of Auburn University. 3. Mr. Smith was a retired aeronautical space engineer with NASA, contributing to the Apollo and Gemini XII spacecraft. 4. He was a member of the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club and Williamsburg United Methodist Church. 5. He was known for being a loyal family man, friend, and caregiver.