Robert D. Smith

Robert D. Smith, 80, passed away peacefully untimely surrounded by his family, lifted by the clouds and ushered into heaven on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

Robert worked for Milford Fertilizer for 36 years. He was the Milton Jaycees Charter President in 1970s and was the Officer at Milford Elks Lodge as well. He also served in the US Army National Guard as a Green Beret.

Robert loved fishing, hunting, his family, music, making people laugh and classic cars.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Marion Smith; one grandson, Chase Rothermel; and one brother, David Paul Smith.

He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of soon to be 61 years in August, Doris Smith; daughters, Teresa Smith (Curtis Hudson), and Donna Marconi (Bill); grandchildren, McKenna Rothermel, Ryan Smith (Alexis), and Jessica Smith; great-granddaughter, Deliliah Chase Dunn; soon to be great-grandson Smith due in September; one sister, Nancy Sykes; brothers, Vernon Smith, and Richard Smith; several nieces and nephews; and his loyal companion, Molly.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00pm on Friday, July 21, 2023, at the Milford Elks Lodge no. 2401, 18951 Elks Lodge Rd, Milford, DE 19963.

In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to be made to Milford Elks Lodge.

Arrangement in the care of Berry-Short Funeral Home, 119 N.W. Front Street, Milford DE 19963, where online condolences and memories can be shared to the family at www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com