Robert Smith, Jr

Robert Mark Smith, Jr. of Smithville, Texas died on February 1, 2014 at the age of 77.

Robert was born on November 15, 1936 to Laura Baumann Smith and Robert Mark Smith Sr. in Fredericksburg, Texas. He graduated from Comfort High school in 1954. He was baptized into the St. John's Lutheran Church in Jourdanton, Texas on October 1, 1957. Shortly thereafter, Robert married Carolyn Alice Boehm on June 1, 1958 in that same church and they were happily married for 55 years. They have been members of Grace Lutheran Church in Smithville since 1963.

After graduating high school, he first worked in the oil fields until 1964. He then became an insurance agent for Farmers Insurance until 1977. During this time, he established Smith Supply Company in Smithville, Texas in 1968 with the help of Carolyn and their two sons. Robert served as alderman and mayor pro tem for the Smithville city council for numerous years. Robert was a lifelong rancher, which he thoroughly enjoyed.

Robert is preceded in death by parents Laura Baumann Smith and Robert Mark Smith Sr. and one daughter. He is survived by wife Carolyn Boehm Smith, two sons, Robert Mark Smith III and wife Bobbie of Smithville, Russell Louis Smith and wife Patricia of San Marcos, his grandchildren Devon Behrens and husband Chris, Derek Smith and wife Kaila, Logan Smith, Kelsea Smith, and Trevor Smith. He is also survived by sisters Ollie Knopp of Fredericksburg and Alma Jane Erwin also of Fredericksburg.

Pallbearers for Robert Smith Jr. are Derek Smith, Logan Smith, Trevor Smith, Chris Behrens, W.A. Bohot, and Jim Crysup.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday at All Faiths of the Pines Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Arrangements by All Faiths of the Pines Funeral Home, 110 American Legion Rd., Smithville, Texas 512.237.3836