Robert Lee Kmett

Robert "Bob" Lee Kmett of John's Island, SC, loving husband of Donna Musarra Kmett, passed away peacefully at home early Monday morning, August 19, 2013. He courageously fought his battle with cancer and is certain to be celebrating the end of his battle with our Heavenly Father and family and friends who have preceded him in death. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Carla Kmett Danielson (Will) and Melissa Ann Morris; his son-in-law Jeffery Morris; four grandchildren, Jacob Morris, Trinity Morris, Isabella Danielson, and Liam Danielson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lenarda C. Marzec and Henry Kmett and his brothers, Hank Kmett and Michael Marzec. Bob was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 6, 1942. He honorably served in the Air Force and achieved many career-related honors in the electronics programming industry. Bob also spent several years serving as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) protecting abused and neglected children in the Cleveland/Akron area. Bob and Donna retired to Charleston, SC in the summer of 2005 to live close to their children and loved every moment of living in the Lowcountry. Bob was a family-centered, vivacious, and kind-hearted man, known for his hardy laugh and generous spirit. When he was not performing random acts of kindness, he was enjoying time with his family and friends, golfing, or diligently writing letters to try and change injustices in the world. He grew to love sailing and was an avid supporter of Veterans on Deck. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert "Bob" Lee Kmett are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, Friday, August 23, 2013 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a special tribute at 6:00 PM, Thursday, August 22, 2013 at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be made to Veterans on Deck, www.veteransondeck.org or P.O. Box 21673, Charleston, SC 29413 or the Dee Norton Lowcountry Children's Center, www.dnlcc.org or 1061 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Piedmont Hospice who lovingly cared for Bob during his final months.