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Obituary for Robert Lee (Bob) Smith Robert Lee (Bob) Smith
Former Covington Virginia Printer Dies At Age 80

Mr. Robert Lee (Bob) Smith, age 80, of Covington, Virginia died Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Alleghany Health and Rehab, Clifton Forge.

He was the wife of the late Gloria Jean Robertson Smith.

Mr. Smith was born February 15, 1940 in Giles County, VA, the son of the late Winston and Lilly Perdue Smith.

He was employed as a printer by the former Covington Virginian before his retirement. Robert enjoyed working with his hands, building things and tinkering with items around the house. He was a nature lover and enjoyed being outdoors.

Mr. Smith is survived by his daughter, Michele Welford of Covington; a son, Vincent Lee Smith; three grandchildren, Amber Lynn DiGuilio, Vinson Taze Smith and Mikel Garrett Smith; three great grandchildren, Elleanna Eden Smith, Grayson Robert Smith and Kairi Luna DiGuilio; a brother, Charles Marshall Smith; two sisters, Winnie Martin and Becky Johnston; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a grandson, Robert James Smith and a sister, Ruth Fox Spicer.

A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial tributes take the form of contributions to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2828 S. Carpenter Drive, Covington, VA 24426.

Arrangements are being handled by Loving Funeral Home; wwww.lovingfuneralhome1913.com.