Robert L. Smith

Robert L. Smith, age 73, of Toledo, passed away May 8, 2023 at The Toledo Hospital. He was born October 14, 1949 in Toledo to Manta, Sr. and Annie (Belt) Smith. He graduated from Spencer Sharples High School and retired from Chrysler Jeep.

Robert was an avid music lover and attended jazz concerts regularly. He rode his bike fifty-eleven miles around the Toledo area. He loved to share his music, books, and movies with friends and family if you signed for it and returned it. He was a collector of many things and would drive his prized, shiny, red Toronado to Cleveland just to buy hats to match his dapper attire.

In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his siblings, Manta Smith, Jr. and Shirley Beverly. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Gloria C. Smith; mother-in-love, Lorene Mason; daughters, Keisha M. O'Neal and Ingrid D. Smith; grandchildren, Brittany O'Neal, Bria O'Neal, Shaheid Wright, and Imani Wright; great-grandchildren, Kaira Gipson, Michael O'Neal, and Zahir Fields; siblings, Dorothy Y. Rogers, Patricia Hall, Reuben Smith, Richard (Angela) Smith, Theodore Smith and Kim (Philip) Stewart; Brothers-in-love, Roy, Andre, Richard, and David; a host of nieces and nephews. Special family and friends: Keva Miller, Ahjaynay West, Rhonny Brady, Ashley (Danjaun) Witcher, Michael O'Neal, Johnny Wright, Keshara Love, Glenn (Deloris) Williams.

Per Robert's wishes there will be no viewing or services. A celebration of life bike ride will be planned in the near future.

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