Robert D. Smith

Robert D. Smith, age 87, of Andover, Ohio, died Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at his home with his family at his side. He was born April 3, 1930, in Conneaut, Ohio, a son of Charlie O. and Jennie G. (Green) Smith. A resident of Andover since 1974, Mr. Smith served in the U.S. Air Force for 26 years retiring as Master Sgt in 1974. His service was in but not limited to Ohio, Hawaii, Washington, Libya, and California. After his retirement from the Air Force Mr. Smith was employed by Olin Chemical of Ashtabula and West Virginia and the Andover Bank. In earlier years, he was active in Boy Scouts and served as scout leader; and was active in the Pymatuning Valley Music Boosters where he served as treasurer. He served the Village of Andover as Councilman for many years; and was Mayor of Andover from 1998 until 1999. Mr. Smith also designed the flag for the Village of Andover. He was active throughout the years with various Methodist churches and has served as Sunday School teacher. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Carol L. (Wood) Smith, whom he married April 9, 1955, of Andover; his two daughters, Renee D. Harris of Mesa, AZ, and Cheryl (Donald) Smith Vinroe of Andover, OH; his one son, Thad D. (Ellen) Smith of Marietta, GA; his 8 Grandchildren, LaQuan, Justin, Courtney, Chivonne, Jessica, Jared, Zachary, and Alyssa; and his 11 Great Grandchildren, Ayanna, Zaria, Cierra, Xavien, Colbie, Jacob, Mason, Michael, Alexis, Bryce, and Zane. He is preceded in death by his parents; his son-in-law, Michael Harris; a great grandson, Kellen Joseph Timblin; two sisters, Myra Rose Smith and Janet Smith; and two brothers, Charles Smith and William Lee Smith. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at 2:00 PM at Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service, 134 Prospect St., Andover,OH. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Andover,OH. Calling hours will be on Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until the time of service. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Ave., Ashtabula ,OH 44004. An online guestbook is available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhomes.com

Service Information

Cemetery

Maple Grove Cemetery

Andover OH

Visitation

Tuesday, September 5 2017
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Andover
134 Prospect Street P.O. Box 1450
Andover OH 44003

Service

Tuesday, September 5 2017
2:00 PM

Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Andover
134 Prospect Street P.O. Box 1450
Andover OH 44003