Mr. Robert Earl Smith age 88, of Hampton passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Windsor Manor following an extended illness. He was born on January 30, 1925 in Hawthorne to the late Kirby and Pearl (Gay) Smith. Robert was a member of the First Christian Church of Starke and served in the United States Army during World War II. Prior to retirement he worked for E.I. Dupont as an equipment operator. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Mary Elaine Colson Smith, sister: Dorothy "Dee" Bourgeois, brothers: Kirby Shi Smith and Bernard Smith. Survivors are his son: Robert Andrew "Andy" Smith of Hampton, and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 507 W. Call St. in Starke on Saturday, February 1, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM with funeral services beginning at 11 oclock. Interment will follow in Santa Fe Cemetery with Pastor Charles Soper and Pastor John Faulkner officiating. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME OF STARKE 904-964-6200. On-line condolences may be left at www.jonesgallagherfh.com. hide