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Cecil Robert "Bob" Smith Obituary

Cecil Robert "Bob" Smith

March 11, 1945 - August 12, 2021

Cecil Robert "Bob" Smith Obituary

Peru, Indiana - Cecil Robert "Bob" Smith, 76, of Peru, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, at his home.

He was born March 11, 1945, in Logansport, to Woodrow and Jane (Gaby) Smith.

Bob graduated from Logansport High School in 1963, and went on to serve in the United States Army. He later worked as a salesman for Napa Auto Parts. He enjoyed traveling with his brothers and cherished spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his children, Cecil (Carol) Smith Jr., Dawn (Jeff) Wild, Anna (Chet) Berry and Rebecca Buck; grandchildren, Brandon (Morgan) Wild, Sarai (Grant) Quimby, Eli (Abby) Smith, Scarlett Buck, Jasper Buck, Jaime (Bryan) Wojtczack, Dillen (Brittany) Dorsey and Rick Dorsey; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Jack (Carolyn) Smith and Woodrow (Diane) Smith; sister, Beverly Redd; and several beloved nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Michael Smith.

A celebration of life will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, at the Burnettsville Church of the Brethren, 100 S. Main St., Burnettsville.

Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.

Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting with cremation.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Cecil, please visit our floral store.

Peru, Indiana - Cecil Robert "Bob" Smith, 76, of Peru, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, at his home.

He was born March 11, 1945, in Logansport, to Woodrow and Jane (Gaby) Smith.

Bob graduated from Logansport High School in 1963, and went on to serve in the United States Army. He later worked as a salesman for Napa Auto Parts.

Published on August 17, 2021

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Celebration of Life Reception

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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