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Robert “Bob” Leigh Smithson, 83, of Florence, KY passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Boonespring Care Center in Union, KY. Robert was born December 5, 1938 in Owensboro, KY. He was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church in Florence, KY, and he was also a member of the Emmaus Group. Bob was involved in prison ministry for over 20 years and was a founding member of the Teen Residents Experience Christ organization. He was preceded in death by his parents: Duncan and Christine Smithson, his wife: Wanda Smithson, and his sister: Ann Johnson. Robert is survived by his loving daughters: Cathy (Lloyd) Jones, and Lisa (Charlie) Nelson, his beloved grandchildren: Joey (John) Wirmel, Lauren Frey, Brittany Frey, Jesse Reed, Joshua (Lindy) Frey, and Quinn Nelson, and his great-grandchildren: Kori, Maddi, Mara, Maeci, and Maven. A visitation will be held for Robert on Monday, December 27, 2021 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Linnemann Funeral Home, 1940 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005. A service will be held immediately following the visitation at 2:00 PM at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Teen Residents Experience Christ in care of BB&T Bank at 111 Lookout Farm Drive, Crestview Hills, KY 41017.
Linnemann Funeral Homes Burlington
1940 Burlington PikeBURLINGTON, KY 41005
Linnemann Funeral Homes Burlington
1940 Burlington PikeBURLINGTON, KY 41005
Robert L. Smithson
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Condolences
I was very sorry to learn of Bob’s death from the Northern Kentucky Emmaus newsletter, but rejoice that he is reunited with Wanda and now face to face with Jesus. He and I served together on a number of Emmaus Walk teams in the 1990s and early 2000s. I thought very highly of Bob for all the Kingdom work he did, and never got tired of hearing his funny stories about growing up in Western Kentucky. If it weren’t for Bob, I would never have heard of Black Gnat and Monkey’s Eyebrow, which really do exist. I’m sure he’s making the saints in Heaven smile now, but will be missed down here.
Condolences
We are so sorry for your loss. We will not be able to attend services but our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are making a contribution to his suggested charity in lieu of flowers.
-Denny & Julie Smithson
So very sorry for your loss
Cathy/Lisa and family
So very sorry for your loss
Know you are in my thoughts and prayers
Joann McCarty
Condolences
Bob and I shared many Saturday mornings together serving in Covington – he will be missed by so many people. My husband (who has since passed) served with him in the Emmaus community and also at Teen Residents Experiencing Christ. He was a great guy and real servant of Christ. May you find comfort in knowing that he is with loved ones who have gone before him. God bless you and your family.
Joani Weller
Prayers
Lisa, Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cathy Cahill
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