Robert Earl Smith
April 1, 1932 - October 29, 2021
Robert Earl Smith, age 89, of New Castle, DE, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021. Robert served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a valued employee of Quillen Bros. and the Red Clay School District. Robert was devoted to his family and cherished all the time spent with them. He loved making memories with the grandchildren at Disney World. Robert was a car enthusiast and loved working on them as well as watching NASCAR. He will be deeply missed. Robert is survived by his son, Mark Smith; daughters: Robin Smith, Andria Pritt (Kevin), and Stacey Davis; grandchildren: Allison, Brock, and Trevor; great-grandchildren, Maci and Luke; and sister, Jeannie Stepro. He was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Smith; parents, Jesse and Martha Smith; and brothers, Willard and Donald Smith. A visitation will be held Thursday, November 4, 2021, from 2-3 PM at Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Rd., Newark, DE 19702 followed by a service in celebration of Robert’s life at 3 PM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Wounded Warriors, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or Delaware Hospice, 16 Polly Drummond Center, 2nd Fl., Newark, DE 19711 For directions or to send an online condolence visit www.stranofeeley.com
Robert Earl Smith, age 89, of New Castle, DE, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021. Robert served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a valued employee of Quillen Bros. and the Red Clay School District. Robert was devoted to his... View Obituary & Service Information