Robert Lee Smart, Jr. (Pawpaw) 62 of Check, VA went to be with his Savior on Thursday, February 28, 2008 after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
He was a veteran having served in the United States Marine Corp. He was an employee of ITT INDUSTRIES NIGHT VISION and a member of Auburn Baptist Church. Bob was the son to the late Robert Lee and Opal Pauline Smart.
He is survived by his wife; Reba Miles Smart, son and daughter-in-law; Todd and Loren Robertson and the joys of his life; his two grandchildren; Logan and Taryn Robertson. Also surviving are two brothers; Tony and Chuck Smart of Radford, two sisters and brothers-in-law; Judy and Charlie Hill of Fairlawn, Brenda and Bill Roope of Belspring, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2008 at the Auburn Baptist with Pastor Shake Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Burial Park, Fairlawn. Flowers are appreciated but those wishing to make contributions please consider Auburn Baptist Church “Building Fund”, 1708 Carriage Road, Riner, Virginia 24149.