Obituary – Robert Arther Smith

Robert “Bob” Arther Smith, age 87, of Glen Allen, VA passed away August 2, 2021. Robert was born in Buckingham County, VA. He was the son of the late Rosa M. and Thomas S. Smith. Robert drove a tractor trailer for over 30 years. He enjoyed collecting baseball cards and going to flea markets/yard sales looking for bargains. His favorite baseball teams were the Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles. Robert was a dedicated member of the Greenwood United Methodist Church. He coached the church’s softball team for many years. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Violet Mae Smith; brothers, Thomas Smith and William Smith; sisters, Sallie Jones, Virginia Agee, and Daisy Scruggs. He is survived by his sons and daughter in laws, Robert “Robbie” Smith (Robin), William “Billy” Smith (Rose); great-grandchildren; Jason Smith, Adam Smith (Caron), William Smith Jr. (Pam), Travis Smith, and Jamie Smith; grand-children, Allison and Samantha Smith Addison and Colton Smith, Dylan Smith, Cooper Smith and Arriana Palazzotto; brother-in-law, Linwood C. Brooks and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021 at Bliley’s Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, VA 23228. Services will be held at Greenwood United Methodist Church, 10040 Greenwood Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060, with Pastor Josette L. Franklin, on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at 12:00 p.m. to Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA 23238.