Creek Indian Nation - OBIT:  Robinson Smith
Creek Citizens from across Creek Nation

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   OKbits File Muscogee Nation News
   Creek citizens from across Creek Nation 
   
   SMITH
   WETUMKA - Robinson SMITH was born July 23, 1923, at Carson. He died
   March 31, 1991, at the Wetumka General Hospital. Funeral services were
   held April 4 at Middle Creek Baptist Church No. 1, where he was a
   member. Officiating the service was Rev. James WESLEY. No information
   was given on the place of interment.
   He was raised and attended school in the Carson community. He entered
   the U.S. Army in 1943 and served during World War II before his
   discharge in 1946. He re-enlisted in 1950 and served in the Korean
   Conflict before his discharge in 1952. He was a member of the Veterans
   of Foreign Wars Post 539 in Henryetta. He was employed by the Middle
   Creek Ranch for 18 years and also the Seminole Nation, through its
   public health division, as a construction inspector. He served as a
   Deacon at the Middle Creek church.
   He was the son of Joe and Nola Bruner SMITH, both deceased. Also
   preceding him in death were a son, Robinson SMITH, Jr., in 1953, and a
   daughter, Jeanetta McCOY, in January 1991. His survivors include three
   sons, Michael SMITH and Timothy SMITH, both of Dustin, and Mark SMITH
   of Wetumka; a daughter, Monica SPEARMAN of Alderson; a sister, Minnie
   LONG of Holdenville; 12 grandchildren, four great grandchildren,
   several nieces, nephews and other relatives.