Robert W. “Bob” Smith, age 84, of Madison, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 6, 2014. He was born February 27, 1929 in East Cleveland to Frances (McMahon) & Harvey Smith. He married Claire Greene in Cleveland.

He was an Industrial Specialist with the Department of Defense in Cleveland for 13 years before retiring. He served 5 years in the Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. Bob was very active in youth sports, serving as a softball and baseball coach for 40 years in Madison and various other communities in Ohio and New Jersey. He enjoyed working as a volunteer at North Madison Elementary for 14 years.

He is survived by his loving daughters, Carol McGee of Painesville and Joan Drake of Madison; grandchildren, Ken McGee of Euclid, Charlene Drake of Madison, Jim McGee of Mentor & Phillip Drake of Madison; great-grandchildren, Britanny Manypenny Cody Drake, Danielle Manypenny, Joanna Drake, Jenna McGee & Amanda McGee; great-great-granddaughters, Anna & Emma.

Friends will be received 6-8 PM Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at THE BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 26 River Street, Madison, OH 44057.

Donations in Bob’s name can be made to Rose-Mary Center for Children, 19350 Euclid Ave., Euclid, OH.