So sorry to hear! New Mike n Dave well! Bob was generous n loving person! Say high to Mike✌️😎🙏❤️

Still cannot except that you are gone. I know the fight was rough for you and for a person that was always there for everyone, it is so sad we could not do anything to help you. Love you Bob and will never forget you.

A group of friends used to go to Key West every year and Capt Smoot would bring his boat and we had a blast.  "Smoots" is missed and we think of him often, RIP

I'm lost for words. I wanted to wish you a happy birthday today. I seen this terrible news. You're the best man I ever knew. You was a father figure to me. You and your family. Have given me the most rememberable memories I'll ever have in my life. I know you got sick. But I didn't know it was this bad. I love you, Robert Smoot I'll be praying for the family I love and miss you Pam Smoot. I need to come down and visit soon. Bob Was the best captain! The first mate could ever ask for

Uncle Bob, you will be greatly missed! There was never a dull moment when you were around. There was always a joke to be told or someone to play a joke on. The memory that sticks the most out of the many (not sure why) is trying your burpee for the first time. I asked you what was in it and you told me it was mostly coke. If anyone knows you well enough, that was a lie :). I ran to the sink and spit it out quickly.

You always made sure everyone and anyone that crossed your path was happy and was having a good time.

My daughter has gained a guardian angel. I know you will be watching over her and she will be protected. I love you Uncle Bob!

Bob never met a human or a canine that he didn't like. He loved everyone as if they were his own family.

If you went fishing with Bob, you are guaranteed to go home with fish whether you caught or shot anything at all. He would not let anyone go home empty-handed. He was truly a great friend who would do anything for the ones he loved.

I have so many fond memories of the time that I was blessed with his company. He was truly one of a kind.

You could not be in a bad mood around him. He simply wouldn't tolerate it. He would give you a sweaty, shirtless hug and not give up on you until he changed your mood for the better.

Nobody could tell a story like Bob. As good as he was at it, he was even better at listening  to the stories and problems of others. I will miss you my friend and I hope to see you again someday. 

Oh Bob, I can’t believe you are gone so soon. ALS is a horrible disease and I hope and pray they find a cure soon. You were such a trooper and always had a smile on your face. I remember a few years ago when you FINALLY joined us on a Habitat trip to Nicaragua. You were such a hard worker and always had us in stitches. I’ll never forget us at the site and you had to use the makeshift bathroom and that huge cow named Laura didn’t want to let you pass her to go in, and you were scared she was gonna chase you. Hahahahaha I also remember you wanting to sit up front next to the driver on the bus and you and he were trying to communicate and all you were doing was shaking your head and smiling and telling us you had no idea what he was saying. We were laughing so hard. Oh Bob we sure are going to miss you and your huge heart and big teddy bear hugs. Until we meet again, keep watching over your family, and especially your beautiful wife Pam. I promise we’ll take care of her. Love you bud. RIP

When I first heard my Uncle Bob passed away I felt devastated. I was so saddened to hear that news. Then, all these great memories came flooding back soon after. All the great times we had together growing up. All the hilarious stories and jokes he would share.  The one thing out of many that I will always remember about my Uncle Bob was his natural ability at making people laugh to the point of crying. He knew just how to turn any bad, sad, or boring situation into a great one. He’s always been the big strong lovable bear that everyone wants to be around. 
The one story I wanted to share was when Uncle Bob saved my life. My family and I were having dinner one night. I had to be about 9-10 years old. I popped a peppermint in my mouth and it soon got lodged inside my throat. I started to panic because I couldn’t breathe. I couldn’t speak so everyone thought I was joking around, just watching me kind of flail around, not my Uncle Bob, though. He came right over to me and slapped my back with his big bear claw of a hand. To him I’m sure it was like slapping a fly, to me it felt like he hit me with an anvil! That peppermint didn’t stand a chance. It flew out of my throat across the room. I thanked him for helping me, but it never felt like enough. He never wanted a thank you though. He was just being Uncle Bob. In a nut shell, he was everyone’s protector. That day he was mine.
I could go on and on about my Uncle Bob. I’m sure anyone that knew him could too. He was loved by so many people he came into contact with. He will definitely be missed by so many but he could never, nor will ever, be forgotten. Our stories  about him will never get old and never stop making us laugh. I aspire to be just like him.
I Love you Uncle Bob. 

There was never a dull moment around uncle Bob. He either had a joke to tell or a funny experience to tell. 

I remember some of the family vacations where all the kids are up late messing around with a card game or puzzle while the parents all turned in for the night. Then out of nowhere comes Bob in his tighty-whities to get another glass of water. Or the time in Colorado when everybody is in the hot tub at the end of the night, And again; here comes Bob in his underwear with burpee in hand.  Of course he had to climb in and sit next to me, rub my knee, wrap his arm around my shoulder to pull me in for a hug. He did everything he could do to make me uncomfortable. Well, he succeeded. 

By the end of the night it was Bob, Sammy Sarah and I hanging out and BS'ing. Guess who was still sitting right beside uncle Bob.

We're all Gonna miss you Marlboro Man

We lost one of the best persons and brother-in-law in the world.I will never  forget all the great times we had when ever we were together,laughing,talking and drinking.
I will never forget the time pam came up to illinios to go to a johnny b concert with barb and sandy and i went down to meet bob and his friends camping in the keys.When we pulled up to the camp site, bob had a house air conditioner cut into the side of his tent,I just started laughing and he looked at me and said what it gets hot here.
That was the first time i ever went lobster  fishing and loved it.He let me drive  his boat when they were all still looking for lobsters,it was a time of my life i will never forget,i will never forget all the other times we were together.
I will never forget you Bob Smoot and miss you greatly and love you forever!!!
                             
                                      

We lost one of the funniest and most caring men I know. Uncle Bob you will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Our memories and stories will forever be cherished. All of our memories ended in tears of laughter. There was never a dull moment when we were with you. Even Cayden thought you were hilarious! My father in law always brings up the Malorts and you gurgling it and trying it at least 3 times (and that wasn’t even the first time trying it). We love you Captain Uncle Bob and miss you so much already! Love, Brittany, Julie, and Cayden

There are so many stories to be shared about Bob. Bob has always been the go to guy and we appreciated everything he did for us and the laughter we all had with him. The most recent I can share is back in June of 2018 we were camping in Georgia and this picture showes the strength that Bob had and the drive to live life to the fullest. About 1 month after this white water rafting trip, Bob was diagnosed with Als and was in a walker. WHAT AN AMAZING MAN! There will not be a day that goes by that there won't be something that brings a smile to my face thinking of Bob. Rest in peace Bob, you are in a good place. I will miss you dearly,

I never saw you without a smile! You will be greatly missed. 

Thank you for always being such a positive and happy man!! You will always be loved and your smile will forever be in our hearts

I think I know where to begin. It was freshman year during volleyball season and I came over to the house for the first time with Sarah before the game that evening. Our first meeting was hilarious and awkward, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. Bob was just washing Bruno in his back yard unknown to the teenage visitor inside saying, “Umm, Sarah, I think your dad is in the back yard washing the dog in his underwear, you might want to warn him I’m here...” Let’s just say it was a little late for any forewarnings.
All throughout high-school and to this day, Sarah is one of my best friends. During this time my bond has grown closer with Pam, Bob, Sam, their friends and their extended family. I often think of Pam and Bob as a second set of parents, while Sarah and Sam were the siblings I was never blessed with. 
Bob was a mentor, and a confidant. He taught me how to fish, dive, lobster, operate a boat, scrub a boat, pull up crab traps, smootie-rig almost anything, pour a good burpie (it tastes like caramel), he boosted my already intense love for “The Sea,” but most of all he challenged me to leave people better than I found them. I am forever grateful to have had the time I had with such a multi-faceted and incredible guy. Thank you Bob for being a staple in my life, I love you and I am going to miss you.


Capt. Robert Smoot, the world is a better place since you were born, although your hands were big enough to crush a man they usually were used to hug or place on a shoulder for support, You greeted everyone as if you could not be happier to see them and your jokes were always the funniest. You helped all my kids reel in the big one! As a matter of fact you helped me reel in the big one. You were never to tough to say I love you or sorry. You were everyone’s friend and some how had time for all of them. You smiled even when ALS was attacking you and greeted me with hope and inspiration. I wish I could stand as tall as you sat in the end! Fish on!! My good friend Fish on!!

May you rest in peace Capt Robert Smoot! May the Lord comfort your  family. You will be missed! Thanks for the fun times and helping me hook the biggest fish I've ever caught! You also taught me how to go crabbing! Seeing the look on your face as you watch me reel that Amberjack in was priceless. I think you guys were worried I was gonna go overboard! I'm glad I was able to see you one last time a couple weeks ago and give you one last hug! You've touched so many lives! We love you!

Whether you expect it or not it's still hard, such true words. After a long fight with ALS my Dad can now rest in peace. So hard to see you go, but so good to know you are at rest. What a great life you had, able to live your dream as a charter fishing boat captain. How many lives you touched as you never knew a stranger. It didn't matter if you met them that day, it was very possible they would be joining us by the camp fire that night. Always full of joy, always with a story, always with a joke, always with a smile and an "Alright !" 👍.
To be around you was to have a good time which is why so many call you friend. 
We love you, we will miss you, keep fishing in heaven 🎣 
RIP Captain Robert  Smoot
       aka Poppy Moots

Being a guest at Sarah and Torian's wedding was such a beautiful memory. Seeing Sarah have her father daughter dance was just so special. It brought me to tears to see the love between them. It was a special moment that I'm glad I was able to be a part of. He was a wonderful man and my condolences are with your entire family.  💗

The world lost a good man today in Robert Smoot, a best friend to many, including me, Bob has saved my life, probably, a few times. He realized many dreams, a wonderful family, beautiful wife, great kids and Captain of his own charter business 'Got Limit Charters'. A practical man, always, with something good to say, he seemed to turn whatever boat he was on into a 'catching boat'. Looking forward to celebrating his life.

OBITUARY

Captain Robert Smoot

February 6, 1955 – December 30, 2019

Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park & Funeral Home

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