Robert A. Smyser, Sr., 78, of Carlisle, passed away quietly on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at his home. He was born on October 6, 1938 in Shermans Dale, and was a son of the late Franklin Smyser and Hazel (Fitting) Finkenbinder.

Bob served in the US Air Force from 1956 to 1960 and earned his GED while serving. He was a retired longtimeindependent big-rig truck driver. Bob was of Protestant faith.

He is survived by two daughters; Doris J. Porter of Shippensburg and Melanie M. Dyarman of Carlisle, four sons; Robert A. Smyser, Jr. of Florida, Phillip C. Smyser of Carlisle, Duane E. Smyser of Martinsville, VA and Daniel L. Smyser of Carlisle, one brother, Franklin Smyser of Florida, two sisters; Hazel Smyser and Martha Dick of Shippensburg, 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be privately held. Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle, is in charge of the arrangements. www.Since1853.com .