Sgt. First Class Robert "Bob" &quo Smith, Jr., US Army Ret.

Sgt. First Class, Robert “Bob” “Sarge” Smith, Jr., U.S. Army, Ret., 90, of Havelock / Cherry Point, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at Pruitt Health- Sea Level.

His funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Ray Conner, assisted by Dr. Kevin Yost. Friends are welcome to attend the service. For those unable to attend, the family invites you to view the webcasting of the service through Bob’s obituary page on Munden Funeral Home’s website. In keeping with the CDC guidelines pertaining to the Coronavirus, those who are ill or at-risk (elderly, immune-compromised) are encouraged to stay home. Additionally, there will be a limit to the number of people in the building at one time, as well, those who attend will be asked to bring and wear a protective mask. Help us honor the family while practicing safe measures. Friends are also encouraged to leave words of comfort to the family through the website. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Coastal Carolina Veterans Cemetery.

(See link below for the Service Bulletin including the Order of Service.)

Bob was a Cherokee Indian born in Gaston County, NC to the late Robert and Grace Smith. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and the Korean Conflict where he was awarded the Bronze Star and was the recipient of two Purple Hearts. He was a member of Life Point Church and will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather.

He is survived by his daughter, Kim Glover and husband Roy of Havelock; sister, Ann Holcomb of Gastonia; grandsons, Hunter Glover, Kristian Glover, Colton Glover and wife Franchesca Camacho, and Nathanael Glover.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Willa “Dean” Smith; and a brother, Babe Smith.

The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Munden Funeral Home.

Flowers are welcome, or memorial donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 3725 Alexandra Pike, Cole Springs, KY 41076.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Morehead City, NC.