SMITHSON, Robert "Nick"

72, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 5,

2022, peacefully in his sleep.

Nick was born January 6, 1950, in Bristol, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cleo (Cunningham) Shearer and step father, Willard

Shearer. He could fix anything except your car. He was the

"go to" for so many. He attended Middletown High School; graduating in 1968. He served with the U.S. Marine Corp from 1968 till 1976. He then worked the next 12 years for Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) with his step-father, Willard. He owned and managed Tailg8tors with his wife, Kim, in Hamilton. He is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly Smithson; sister, Nyoka (Ron) Dalton; brother, Gail (Marji) Smithson; daughters, Tina (Joseph) Morningstar and Angel Meadows; grandchildren, Alexandra (Tabb) Robinson, Kenadi and Kooper Meadows; several nieces and nephews; loving dog dad to Kodi; and numerous friends. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 11, 2022, from 4:00 PM until the Celebration of Life Service at 6:00 PM at Mueller Funeral Home, 6791 Tylersville Road, Mason, Ohio 45040. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you do something nice or make someone smile in memory of Nick.