Robert Carl “Bob” Smith, age 73 of Mannington, WV passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 due to complications from a heart attack. He was born December 13, 1947 in McMechen, WV, the son of the late Jack and Irene Smith of Mannington, WV.
Bob was raised in Mannington with his three brothers, Dave, Bud and Gary. Bob was a Mannington High School graduate who joined the United State Navy in 1968 and retired in 1989 as a CPO with 22 years of service. He later went to work for the OP Shop as a supervisor and the Home Center in Mannington. He was a member of the Mannington Moose, the American Legion Post #40, and the Car Crafters.
Bob married the love of his life, Cheryl Smith in April of 1979. They had one son, Travis and Natasha Smith of Mannington, and a daughter, Jami and Nick Velegris of Richmond, VA. His three surviving brothers are Dave and Carol Smith of Mannington, Bud and Linda (deceased) Smith of Farmington, and Gary Smith and companion Sue DePalma of South Carolina, as well as his grandchildren Darin Smith, Derek Smith, Natilie and Maria Velegris, two step-grandchildren, McKaleigh and Ashton Dunigan, one uncle, Ronnie Poland, and two aunts, Deloris Mallory of Wheeling and Donna and Henry Fontaine of Marietta, OH. He also leaves behind a lifetime friend who was as close as brother, Jeff Waugh, as well as friends Lori and John Waugh-Nash, Liz and Ron Jones of Fairmont, and Garry and Charlotte (deceased) Craig.
Bob enjoyed many things in life, including spending time with his wife and family, riding his trike and horse, camping, and going to the fair. Bob had the ability to make everyone smile, from his funny stories to his orneriness. He dearly loved his grandchildren and he cherished every memory he made with them.
Bob was preceded in death by his father Jack and his mother Irene (Poland) Smith, and a sister-in-law, Linda Smith.
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home, Mannington, WV on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 2-7:00pm with a funeral service beginning at 7:00pm with Pastor Larry Kincell officiating. Per Bob’s wishes, cremation was chosen as his final method of disposition. As we continue to recognize attending services during the COVID-19 situation may not be in the best interest for some, please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com or the funeral home Facebook page.
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So sorry.🙏🙏🙏 Prayers for the family. We will all miss him.
Cheryl, if you need anything just call us. ❤Love you all.
❤Love, Rascal, Al and Deb Wolfe
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Marion County Senior Citizens.
I grew up next door to the Smith family. Sorry for the family’s loss. He was a great guy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Travis.
Dan Whorton
So sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. I knew Bob since I knew Bob since High School days in Mannington High, as Bob was 2 years behind me, in my sister Ginny's class. Was glad to see Bob so much at the Home Center after he came back home. He was a wonderful person and it was enjoyable to talk with him. Prayers for family. Bob will be missed by many.
Smitty, you will be missed. My father in law Bunny Decker and you made my trips to the Mannington Fair enjoyable. My condolences to Travis and the Family.
Cheryl, Travis and Jami, I am so very sorry for your loss, keeping all in my prayers 🙏
Cheryl and Travis we are so sorry for ur lose.Bob was a sweetheart.prayers for the whole family