Smart Jr., Robert Lee

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, and Brenda and Bill Roope, of Belspring; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 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 Church 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, Va. 24149.

Online condolences maybe sent to the family by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com. The Smart family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va.