Bobie Smith

August 27, 1925 - July 11, 2013

Bobie Jones “Shine” Smith, 87, of Chambersburg passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Shook Home. He was born on Thursday, August 27, 1925 in Maple Grove, PA the son of the late James Brinton and Clara (Jones) Smith. He served in the US Navy during WWII for three years. He was awarded both the European and American Theater Ribbons and the Victory medal. Later, he worked as an explosive operator at Letterkenny Army Depot for 34 years, retiring in 1980. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. and also a member of the Open Door Church where he served as an usher. Bobie enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Funk) Smith and daughter, Victoria A. (Mrs. Richard) Shreiner, six grandchildren: Michael E. Smith, Mark E. Smith, Matthew E. Smith, Melissa E. Whited, Jennifer A. Shreiner, Todd M. Shreiner, eight great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, one daughter-in-law, Miriam (Gochenhour)Smith, a Sister, Betty J. Kohler all of Chambersburg; two brothers: William B. Smith, Shippensburg, PA, Jack T. Smith, Newton, TX; one sister-in-law, Maxine Smith, York, PA. In addition to his parents, Bobie was preceded in death by a son, Michae E. Smith, three brothers: James B. and Richard E. Smith, J. Frank Smith and two sisters: Anna and Janet Smith. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Norland Cemetery with the Rev. Darlene Stouffer officiating. Military Honors are by the Charles Nitterhouse Post #1599 V.F.W. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Bobie Smith, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.