Robert Lloyd Smedley Jr.

1947 - 2016

Robert Lloyd Smedley Jr. obituary, 1947-2016, Santee, CA

BORN

1947

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Goodbody Mortuary

5027 El Cajon Blvd

San Diego, California

Robert Smedley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 9, 2016.

Robert L. Smedley Jr., a native of San Diego, passed away on Sunday December 4, 2016. He was born to Robert L. and Dorothy M. Smedley on February 6, 1947.

"Bob" graduated from Crawford High School and was a U.S. Airforce veteran having served during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he began his 41 year career with T. M. Cobb Co. and retired in 2010. Bob enjoyed his "motorcycle" days, beach life and a good joke. He celebrated life with an ear to ear smile and a caring heart.

Bob was a loving father and is survived by his son David T. Smedley (Carrie) and daughter Shannyn D. Stern, 2 brothers, Stephen L. Smedley and Ronald S. Smedley, 2 grandchildren, 2 nieces, 2 aunts, and 11 cousins.

A Mass service will be held on Monday, January 9, 2017 at 10:30am at Our Mother of Confidence in La Jolla. A Military burial will follow at 1:30pm at Miramar National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project.

Arrangements are in the care of Goodbody Mortuary. Please visit http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/ to express condolences to the family.

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March 3, 2017

Diana Mahan

Dear Smedley family, you have my heartfelt condolences in your time lose & sadness Growing-up as children I remember much laughter, thank you for being my next door neighbor on Atlanta Drive San Diego CA. 1950 1970's. Too Bobby, Steve, & Ron thanks for our shared years of youthful memories.. Diana V Mahan (Dee Dee Gibbo)...Iowa

January 20, 2017

Dana Carr

Bob,
We met at Horace Mann a million years ago and when I came back and attended Crawford, we renewed our friendship. My thoughts are with your family and, of course memories of you.

January 7, 2017

Theresa Williams

Bob your smile will be greatly missed I just wish we would of been able to spend more time together please do me a favor and give my DAD a big hug for me for I have so much comfort in knowing u all r together again luv u dearly u r forever in my heart

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