Lt. Robert Lee Smith, Jr. was born July 21, 1953 to Robert Lee and Veta Ann Smith, Sr. in Oklahoma City, OK. He is preceded in death by both parents and one brother Steven A. Smith. Robert attended Dunjee High School and graduated in 1970. Later he attended Langston University majoring in accounting with a minor in history. He met Sharon Denise Anderson and united in marriage December 3, 1977, to the union two children were born. He accepted Christ at an early age and later joined The Loving St. James Baptist Church in 1977. Robert was employed by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol for 27-years and received the Meritorious Service Award for Outstanding Service and Exceptional concern for Turnpike Patrons in July 1990. He retired from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol June 30, 2007. He continued part-time for OG&E in the Security Control Center. Robert leaves to cherish his memory his wife Sharon, two children Stephanie Denise Smith of Choctaw, Oklahoma, and Brandon Lee Smith (Rashonda) of Midwest City, Oklahoma, six grandchildren Omari D. Smith, Jailyn D. Smith, Kiara L. Smith, Qaprese D. Smith, Keioni L. Smith and Armanie D. Smith, four brothers Franklin D. Kenneth W (Adria) Smith, Rodney G. Smith and Anthony Q. Smith all of Spencer, a host of nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.