Robert Smith

Robert Graham Smith, 85, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, at his residence.

A Gaston County native, he was born September 24, 1935, son of the late R. Lester and Mary Phillips Smith.

He was a member of Sandy Plains Baptist Church, and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. God, family, friends, fur-family, wildlife, antiques, clocks, history enthusiast, fix anything, create anything, gentle, and compassionate. A wonderful man we've known all of our life has left to join his lifelong and only love in Glory.

An endless thank you to a precious, tender, loving, father who selflessly gave us the best tour of life with love and patience teaching us the anticipation and preparation to what life has to offer.

Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Ruth Chastain Smith.

Survivors include his son, Terry Smith; and daughter, Rhonda Smith Cook; first cousin who was like a sister, Lee Milam; cousins; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

A Celebration of Robert's life will be held in the sanctuary at Sandy Plains Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Richard Brown and Dr. David Keuss, on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 3:00 pm.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm prior to the service at the church sanctuary.

Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, NC.

Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com