Robert "Smitty" Smith

Robert “Smitty” Smith, 69, of Gap, passed away peacefully at home in Myrtle Beach surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 19, 2014.  He was the beloved husband of Paula Hilton Smith with whom he would have celebrated 48 years of marriage this November.

Born on February 20, 1945 in Coatesville, he was the son of the late George and Miriam Neff Smith. He was an incredible family man who also enjoyed spending time with his friends. If not traveling with his wife he could most certainly be found at the driving range or on the golf course. After 20 years of employment with the Chester County Prison, he retired as a maintenance supervisor.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four brothers, George Smith, Theodore Smith, Dennis Smith, and Gary Smith and his wife Angela, all residing in Coatesville; sister Deborah Culbertson of Coatesville; two daughters, Kimberly Ann Smith and Barbara Jo Knott of Myrtle Beach; grandchildren, Zachary R. Knott and his wife Domenica, Keri Slaymaker, Andrea Keys, Alex Knott, and Tyler Keys; great-grandchildren, Jordan Slaymaker and Oliver Thompson. Preceding him in death were three siblings, Sandra Smith, Carol Kenst, and Gerry Smith.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, October 27th at 5pm at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Mercy Care, 8216 Devon Court, Myrtle Beach, SC  29572 or The First Tee of The Grand Strand, P.O. Box 4806, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com