Robert J. Smith Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert J. Smith "Little Eagle" - age 61, of Cape May, NJ and formerly from Kent and Sussex counties in Delaware died on Friday, February 19 at his home in Cape May after a lengthy cardiac illness. Bob was born at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD to his parents Harold and Lula Smith who are both deceased. He is also predeceased by his brother Harold Smith. Bob worked at many different jobs during his lifetime but the one he was the most proud of was being the owner of RJ Smith Home Improver. He was well known for the quality of his workmanship. According to his children, he could fix anything and was fondly called "Bob the Builder.” Bob had many hobbies including fishing, crabbing, hunting, tending to his many chickens and gardening. He was very proud of his Native American Heritage and also enjoyed beading and making dream catchers. He was a former Chief of the Mid-Atlantic Cherokee in Delaware. He visited many organizations, schools and other events with his best friend (brother) Bruce "Little Drummer" Morris sharing their Native American Culture. Bob also participated in Old Dover Days, Salem County, NJ Powwow and the Nanticoke Powwow in Millsboro, DE. Bob encouraged his own family to learn about their Native American Heritage and assisted several of his family with making their regalia. Bob is a former scout leader for Troop 903 in Dover, DE. He also shared his Native American culture for many boy and girl scout troops throughout DE and NJ. As a former leader of Troop 903, Bob earned his Order of the Arrow and was very proud of that accomplishment. Bob was known to many as being gentle, quiet, stoic, a mentor and a teacher. Bob became a friend to all he met. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Catherine Gresimer Smith. They enjoyed their blended family which includes Kenny (and Jessica) Smith, Katrina (and Antonio) Delgado, Jason Eubanks and Brandon Eubanks and 8 grandchildren. Bob is survived by his brothers John (Cathy), Donald (Star) and Thomas Smith and by his sisters Dorothy Wyatt and Patricia (Gene) Dise. Bob also enjoyed spending time with and loved each and every one of his many nieces and nephews. Bob and his wife Cathy also shared their home with several exchange students through AFS; especially Carol from Brazil, Rodolphe from France and Miami from Thailand. To this day all 3 still refer to their American parents as Dad and Mom and have kept in close contact with them. A celebration of Bob's life will be held at a later date when the Covid-19 restrictions ease.

Robert J. Smith

August 6, 1959 - February 19, 2021