Robert Lee Smith, 73, of St. Albans, WV, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston.
He was a Purchasing Manager, a Human Resource Manager, Safety Manager, a small coal company Operator, a partner with ESI an Environmental Consulting Co., and owner of Trey Publishing. Early on in life he worked several years for C&O and B&O Railroads.
Robert was a member of the Foundations Church of God in St. Albans and a former pastor of several churches. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and served during the Vietnam War and a member of the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.
He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Wilma Downey Smith and sister, Sue Brogan.
Robert is survived by his wife of 54 years, Libby; sons Todd and Chad (Tina) Smith; brothers Chuck (Carol) and David (Wanda) Smith; sisters Annette Mitchell, Roberta Smith (Jim Hickman) and Dawnetta (Greg) Cook; brother-in-law Virgil Brogan; grandchildren Jadyn, Karyna, Brandon, and Cameron; many nephews, nieces, family members, and friends who will greatly miss him and his granddog Shrek.
Service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 18, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Rev. Chuck Smith, Pastor Chris Colagrosso, and Rev. David Smith officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 19, at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, 130 Academy Dr., Dunbar, WV, with military graveside rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.
Libby, I am so sorry to hear about your loss!! Pastor Bob was a good man.
LIbby, we are so sorry to hear of Roberts Passing. Prayers.
We will miss him and the time we spent with him. His stories about his kids, family and his dog Shrek were legendary. We enjoyed sitting and visiting with him. Prayers and love go out to his family and friends. He will be sorely missed. We pray that the family will take comfort in the fact that he was greatly loved and will truly be missed.
Sincerely,
Pat and Penny Blizzard
Bob will always have a special place in mine and Kim’s memories and hearts. We will certainly miss him.
A brother in Christ and a creator of many warm memories. My condolences to Libby and the family.
Jim Carrier
Rest in peace dear friend until we meet again.
Allen Hunt 199th Light Infantry 67-68
My prayers and blessings for Libby and sons.My God we rap his loving arms around you and keep you close.love and prayers.
Libby, prayers for you and your family. This is a very hard time for you and the children. I know how sadden this is for you guys, but the hardest time is yet to come. If I can do anything for you, please let me know. I pray that GOD will comfort your family thru these days.
We are so very for the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. such a wonderful and caring man!
Dale and Judi Jones