Robert “Bob” Schwartz, 85 of Fort Smith passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019. He was born January 8, 1934 in Scranton, AR to the late Herman and Theresa Schwartz. Bob was a 1953 graduate of Subiaco Academy. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church where he was involved in multiple activities as well as at St. Boniface. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and was a member of the Sebastian County Quorum Court for 24 years. Bob was an entrepreneur owning businesses in Ft. Smith – Bob’s Sunnymede Drive-In and Bob Schwartz Native Stone Company. Most importantly, Bob was a beloved Husband, Dad, and Papaw. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister Leona Schwartz.
Rosary will be said at 6:00 PM Friday, August 16, 2019 at Christ the King Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass will be 10:30 AM Saturday, August 17, 2019 also at Christ the King Catholic Church with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Fentress Mortuary.
Bob is survived by his wife Martha, two daughters; Diana Chavis and husband Barry of West Columbia, SC and Linda Casey and husband Mark of Lexington, SC, four sons: Kenneth Schwartz and wife Patricia of Albuquerque, NM, James Schwartz and wife Dussie of Van Buren, Stephen Schwartz and wife Bekah of Ft. Smith, and Jeffrey Schwartz and wife Cheryl of Greenwood, one sister, Betty Kreutzer and husband Walt of Pleasanton, CA, three brothers; Eugene Schwartz of Neosho, MO, Bill Schwartz and wife Linda of New Blaine, and Mike Schwartz of Washington, DC, his 18 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Kramer, Isaac, Marshall, Paul, Justin, and Austin Schwartz, Aaron Spence, and Christian and Tanner Stewart. Honorary Pallbearers will be Judge Hudson and members of the Sebastian County Quorum Court.
Memorials may be sent to Christ the King Catholic Church 1920 S. Greenwood Ave. Ft. Smith, AR 72901
To send online condolences and memories please visit www.fentressmortuary.com
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