Bobby (Willie) Gene Smith, 88, of 130 Wills Ave., Covington, Virginia, died Friday, November 27, 2020 at Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor.

Mr. Smith was born September 4, 1932 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Armond French Smith and Virginia Wilhelm Smith McNeely.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lair Smith; a son, Robert "Snuffy" Smith; two brothers, Ronnie Smith and Donnie McNeely.

Bobby served in the United States Navy on the USS Hornet during the Korean War.

He was a conductor for over 40 years with Amtrak and was a member of Good News Christian Fellowship. He was also a member of the Clifton Forge Elks Lodge #1065, the Covington Moose Lodge #610, the Curtis A. Smith Post 1033 Veterans of Foreign Wars, and was an avid golfer, loved bowling, and enjoyed cooking for his family.

Surviving are his daughter, Linda Higgins and husband, Billy; a son, Chris Smith and Kim Simpson, all of Covington; four grandchildren, Jennifer Smith Mundy and husband, Chris, Katie Smith, Will Higgins, all of Covington, and Hunter Smith of Blacksburg; a great grandson, Jayden Mundy of Covington; two sisters, Joyce Johnston of Tennessee and Linda Madison of Richmond; a brother, Butch McNeely of Richmond; and a sister-in-law, Pat McNeely of Covington; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in Alleghany Memorial Park with Rev. Steve Noel officiating.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. at Arritt Funeral Home.

The arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home.