Robert Anthony Smith Sr.

February 7, 1932 - March 9, 2019

Robert A. Smith Sr., 87, also went by Bob, Herbie or Smitty passed away on Mar 9, 2019. He was born in Pueblo Feb 7, 1932 preceded in death by his parents John & Ann (Vegas) Smith; brothers Dan (Carol Todero) Smith, Jerry, sisters Barbara, Margie (Smiley) Latka; and great-granddaughter Paisley Pineda. Survived by his wife Betty (Wilson) Smith; daughter Jane (Dave) Pineda & son Robert A. Smith Jr.; brother John (Alberta) Smith. Bob was born and raise in Pueblo, graduated in 1951 from Central High where he played both baseball and football. Bob married the football queen Betty Wilson and was married for 63 years. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during Korean War. He was a Sergeant first class, shooting the cannon guns night & day, plus he loved to hunt pheasants over in Korea. He and a buddy hunted in a field that was marked with signs that read landmines, his buddy followed his every step. He enjoyed all the time spent with family and friends on holidays, birthdays, and big dinners at the house. He loved going to the mountains, Cripple Creek and looking for pine cones or pinon nuts and fishing at Lake Deweese with his son Smitty Jr. He enjoyed dove and pheasant hunting in Kansas. Smitty always had the best lawn and garden on the block. He retired from C.F.&I Steel 36 years of service. Bob was a friend to all and very kind hearted helpful person. Very devoted to his Catholic faith and attended Holy Family. He was a #1 dad, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be sadly missed. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00am, Wed, Mar 20, 2019 at Holy Family Parish. Internment at Roselawn Cemetery with Military Honors by The Pueblo Veteran Ritual Team. Family requests no food or flowers. Online condolences can be made at roselawnpueblo.org