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Robert W. Smith
December 17, 1940 - May 8, 2018
Robert Wallace Smith…. Was born December 17, 1940, a son of the late Odell Smith and Virginia Claypool Cook. Robert was a 1958, graduate of High Street High School. Robert continued his education receiving his Bachelors Degree from Kentucky State University where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, and two Masters Degrees from Western Kentucky University. Robert was 20 year retiree with the Chicago School System. As an educator Robert returned to Bowling Green and taught in the Bowling Green City School System and the Warren County School System. Being with the students in the classroom and out was where Robert’s passion lied. Robert also served as an Assistant Basketball Coach for both Bowling Green High School and Warren East girls teams. Robert was a member of the State Street Baptist Church. On Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at the break of day, Robert was found rest with in soul at the age of 77 years. Along with his parents Robert was preceded in death by step father Henry “Key” Cook; sister , Odessa Simpson; brothers, Ralph Smith and Jerry Smith. To honor the loving memory of Robert Smith he leaves his sister, Lisa Cook; nephew, Keon Cook (Jessica); great nieces, Keajah Cook, Kylinn Cook and Zurie Cook; great nephew, Keon Wallace Cook, Jr; the many students who touched his life and those he loved as his very own , a host of cousins, other relatives and friends Sincerely, -Your friends at Burnam and Son
Robert Wallace Smith…. Was born December 17, 1940, a son of the late Odell Smith and Virginia Claypool Cook. Robert was a 1958, graduate of High Street High School. Robert continued his education receiving his Bachelors Degree from... View Obituary & Service Information