Robert Lloyd Smith's Obituary
Robert L. Smith of Plano, Texas passed away October 5, 2025. He
was born April 19, 1932, in Lexington, Nebraska. Bob was the first of
four children born to Lloyd and Isabel Smith. He graduated from the
University of Nebraska in 1956 and was a lifelong Husker football fan.
He is survived by his wife Joan. They celebrated 65 wonderful years
together in May. He is also survived by his brother Rick Smith and wife
Jane, and Bob’s four children: son Bruce Smith and wife Wendy,
daughter Anne Gallo and husband Bill, daughter Cindy Smith and
partner Brian, daughter Kathy Mosby and husband Clay, six
grandchildren and a great grandson on the way.
Bob enjoyed various occupations throughout his life, including
teaching and managerial positions in government and insurance. After
retirement, Bob earned a Master’s Degree in Library Science from the
University of North Texas. He began a new career as a librarian,
fulfilling his love of reading.
Bob loved his family, reading, music, and the Huskers. He will be
dearly missed.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The American Heart
Association.
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