R.I.P. cooncatbob :: Robert H. Smith

[J.B.]

I just wanted to pass along info that Lounge Member cooncatbob (Robert Harold Smith, 56, of Carmichael, California) passed away on April 9, 2012. He had been a member here since 2/2007. I did not know him and was uncertain where to post this, since he seemed to post in several of the forums areas here?!

The Sacramento County Coroner's Office website verifies his passing.

Bob was also a very respected member of many razor and shaving internet forums and was an extremely skilled artisan whose razor-handle creations were legendary among enthusiasts and collectors!

http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/thread-13854.html

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/294605-Robert-Smith-CooncatBob-of-Bob-s-Razor-Works

He seems to have been well liked by all. If you read Post #140 of the Badger & Blade link above -- it appears that he was cremated with no services held and at present no obituary has been written... People just seem to be learning of this, but I didn't see anything here about him on tFL.

Thanks -- I just wanted someone to know.
R.I.P. cooncatbob.

 

[RBH]

Thank you J.B.
My condolences to his family.

 

[daizawaguy]

Rip

 

[MikePotts]

56 - too young. R.I.P Bob.

 

[PHIL1959]

so sad.RIP

 

[BR Gordon]

I did not know Bob, but he was spoken of very highly on another forum. He was a gentleman and fine craftsman. He will be missed.

 

[Chepstow]

My condolences to his family.

 

[Chief000731]

So sorry to hear this news too young for this... May god bless.
Chief

 

[Razzman]

Sorry to learn of his passing. My sincerest condolences to his family!

 

[Art Fawcett]

He was a good man, peace Bob

 

[AtomicEraTom]

RIP. It's a shame, so many passing so young lately.

 

[DeaconKC]

I had communicated with him since he started making his beautiful razors, even have one of his prototypes here. I will have to break it out and use it tomorrow to remember a true gentleman.

 

[dhermann1]

That's a shame. Condolances to his family.

 

[fluteplayer07]

My condolences to his family... What a shame

 

[EggHead]

R.I.P. Robert.

 

[Matt Deckard]

It's always sad to hear when another of our ranks has fallen. May he rest in piece.

 

[Bird Lives]

He was a wonderful craftman, with true talent.....and he was very insightful...a pleasure to share ideas...
He will be missed....God rest his soul...and give comfort to his loved ones...

 

[LoveMyHats2]

Have to give my best to his family and to also say, this is a very kind thing that we have someone to bring it to our attention. Seems it grows on me every day that good people are "here".

 

[Oldsarge]

I find it amazing that one can feel so close to someone never met. Such is the community of the Internet. So young, so sad. Rest in The Light, Bob.

 

[Ordinary Guy]

Very sorry to hear of this.

While I had never met him I did buy an Art Light from him and we PM'd awhile..He seemed like a gentleman for sure. If I remember correctly I think Art told me it was one of the first ones he had made......

I shall wear it in honor of Bob tomorrow......