Robert M. Smith of Doylestown, PA passed away at his residence, surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 22, 2017. He was 81.
Born in Norristown, PA to the late Michael and Sarah (Moyer) Smith, Bob resided in Philadelphia, before moving to Doylestown 45 years ago.
He was formerly employed as a Systems Engineer with IBM of Philadelphia for over 30 years, before retiring in 1992. Bob was a longtime member of Doylestown United Methodist Church and assisted with the church accounting and volunteered to drive the accessible bus. He enjoyed golf, racquetball, fishing, flying his Cessna 150 Plane, motorcycles and drag racing in Northeast Philadelphia during his younger years. Bob volunteered with Doylestown Hospital, tended to the grounds at Twin Woods Golf Course in Hatfield, and was a US Army Veteran.
He was the beloved husband of 53 years to Sara (Evans) Smith; devoted father of Debra Sypawka and husband Andy, Susan Smith and companion William “Sandy” Humenuk, David Smith and wife Olivia; dear brother of Mary Ann Mohacey and husband Chuck; loving grandfather of Drew, Peter, and Caroline Sypawka, Chase, Carter, and Morey Williams, and Vivienne Smith.
A memorial service will be held at the Doylestown United Methodist Church, 320 Swamp Road, Doylestown, PA 18901 on Saturday, February 18th at 1:00 pm. The family will receive their friends from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm prior to the service. Light refreshments will follow service in the church hall.
Cremation services were private under the direction of the Varcoe-Thomas Funeral Home, 344 North Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to Doylestown United Methodist Church, Capital Campaign Building Fund, 320 East Swamp Road, Doylestown, PA 18901 or the Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, 1531 Upper Stump Road, Chalfont, PA 18914 www.aark.org would be appreciated.
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