OBIT - SMITH, Robert M. (Bob) Roanoke Times, The (VA) - October 7, 2009 Edition: Metro Section: Virginia Page: A16 Readability: 5-7 grade level (Lexile: 950) Robert M. (Bob) Smith, 77, of Jordantown, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 5, 2009, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was a master carpenter of 55 years, having built many homes in Bedford County, Roanoke, Vinton, and Salem. He was a past active member of Stewartsville-Chamblissburg Fire and Rescue Squad. He attended Barnhardt Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert Dogan and Susie Trout Smith; and a sister, Ethel Smith Tayloe. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, daughter and son-in-law, son, grandson, three step-grandchildren, sister, his beloved pets, Buddy, Molly, T-Bone, and Sparky; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friends. The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Boyd and staff, Dr. Matthew Skelton and the staff of Blue Ridge Cancer Center, and the personnel of the Stewartsville Rescue Squad for many responses. Funeral services will be conducted noon on Friday, October 9, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Pastor Joe Peters and the Rev. Johnny Basham officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. The family suggests memorials be made to Stewartsville Rescue Squad or Barnhardt Baptist Church.
Obituary published in The Roanoke Times, October 7, 2009, living relatives names redacted.

Father: Robert Dogan Smith (1903 - 1986)
Mother: Susie Mae Crowder Smith (1906 - 1999)
Spouse: living
Marital Status: Married