THE DAYTONA BEACH NEWS-JOURNAL
Daytona Beach, Florida
Tuesday, March 20, 2012


Robert "BOB" Bruce Smethurst, 76, died March 17, 2012 at Florida Hospital in Ormond Beach following an extended illness. Born in Hopedale, Massachusetts, he was a florist until ill health forced him into retirement. He served his country in the United States Army.

He came to live in Seville with his wife, Addie, over twenty years ago. Together they traveled to many ports of the world on cruises. They also enjoyed participating in Civil War Reenactments throughout Florida. Mr. Smethurst was very involved with the Food Pantry at Trinity United Methodist Church in Seville which fed over sixty families per month. He also enjoyed gardening and supplied all of the produce for his family.

He is survived by his wife of 21 Years Addie L. Smethurst, Seville, Florida; daughter Lynn Smethurst Richards, Massachusetts; stepson Robert Kelley Okinawa, Japan; cousin Dennis Hoar Ocala, Florida; grandchildren Jara and Maya Richards, Massachusetts. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Seville with Reverend Nelson Bonilla officiating.

Arrangements are under the careful care of Clayton Frank & Biggs Funeral Home, Crescent City, Florida.