Robert L. Smith Sr., 76, of Brighton, passed away April 21, 2018 in Brighton, Colorado. Robert was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on December 7, 1941 to Virginia (Bullis) and Kenneth Smith.
Robert graduated from high school in Waseon, Ohio and has lived in the Brighton area since 1970. He received a degree in Fire Science from Red Rocks Community College and was a Brighton Volunteer Firefighter for over 20 years. He worked numerous jobs including Adams County Animal Control and at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal. Robert owned and operated the Robert L. Smith interior and exterior house painting company in Brighton for many years. He was very active with the Riverdale Ward Brighton Church of Latter Day Saints. Robert loved archery, fishing and shooting. He is also a Veteran of the U.S. Army.
Robert is survived by his son, Robert Smith Jr. of Brighton, Colorado, daughter, Lynn (Joe) Stieber, of Greeley, Colorado, brother, David Smith of Ohio and sisters Betty Lou and Sally of Ohio, 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
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be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 26, 2018 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Brighton, Colorado. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Brighton, Colorado.
Tabor-Rice Funeral Home handled the arrangements.