Bob Smelcer Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Bob Smelcer of Gainesville, Texas, born in Amarillo, Texas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Bob left this world on July 2, 2024 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bob Smelcer to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Smelcer and Golda Smelcer (Cook); his daughter Debbie Poore; and his siblings, Nina Schmidt, Lynn Roberts and Jim Smelcer.

He is survived by: his wife Jean Farr Smelcer of Gainesville; his children, Kimberly Bell (Ray) of Lindsay and Bryan Smelcer (Rosie) of Decatur; his grandsons, William Bell (Genesis), Jonathon Bell, Daniel Bell, Zachary Bell, Sam Bell, Alex Smelcer (Tara), Steven Smelcer (Kier), Eric Smelcer and Michael Smelcer (Ryleigh); his great grandchildren, Chloe and Darcy; and his sister-in-law Judy Smelcer of Amarillo.

Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of Gainesville or the Second Time Around Ministry.