Robert "Bill" William Smith's Obituary
Senior Chief Petty Officer USN (RET) Robert W. “Bill” Smith. Age 90 , of Broken Arrow Oklahoma passed away November 8, 2023 peacefully in his sleep with family at his side. Bill was born in Ottumwa, Iowa June 22,1933 to Wesley and Zella Smith. Bill was proud and outstanding member of the United States Navy for 20 years where he excelled at whatever assignment he was given. He is a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
Bills greatest joy and passion was his loving late wife of 55 years Maryann.
He was a devoted father to his three children, Dennis Smith, Cynthia Frost, and David Smith, and gave them all the tools they needed to succeed in life which were honesty, integrity, hard work, and a good work ethic.
After his second retirement as Operations Manager of Woodland Hills Mall , Bill and Maryann enjoyed their time sailing, traveling, and spending time with their grandchildren and great grandchildren .
Bill was preceded in death by his parents and the love of his life, Maryann, and son in law and best friend Richard Frost.
He is survived by his three children Dennis Smith, Cynthia Frost, and David Smith.
He is survived by his brother Leroy Smith. Bill is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren
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