Robert Dawson Smith, 81, of 100 Parkview Ave., Covington, Virginia died Tuesday, August 18, 2020 in Lewis Gale Medical Center at Salem.

Mr. Smith was born October 26, 1938 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Marcus G. and Ona Ferguson Smith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Craft Smith; five brothers and one sister.

Surviving are his son, Anthony "Tony" Lewis and Dawn King of Covington; his grandson, Kyle D. Lewis of Covington; his great granddaughter, Madelyn Jolene Lewis of Covington; one brother, Chris (Custer) Smith of Covington; one sister, Jeannie (Ron) Porterfield of Covington; two brothers-in-law, Tom (Diane) Craft, of Canton, Ohio; and Reginald (Connie) Craft of Lynchburg; one sister-in-law, Audrey "Peewee" Bradley of Clifton Forge and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Billy Price officiating. Interment will be made in Locust Bottom Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Arritt Funeral Home.

The family suggests that donations in his name be made to Faith Baptist Church.

Online guest registration is available at arrittfuneralhome.com.