Smith, Robert

Retired As A Pipe Fitter With Local 43 For 50 Years

  • Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Robert Smith
Robert Smith

Robert Smith, 79, of Soddy Daisy, died on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He passed away at home in the presence of his loving wife.

He was a native of Soddy Daisy and lived there his whole life. He was saved in 2001 and was a faithful member of Rechoboth Baptist Church. He was a member of Soddy Masonic Lodge No. 418, The Scottish Rite and The Alhambra Shrine. He was a retired pipe fitter after 50 years at Local 43 and gave his family a wonderful life. He was an avid Braves fan and loved spending time with his family. He always showed love and guidance to his girls and was a wonderful husband. He will be greatly missed by his wife, children, and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Edna Mae Smith; first wife, Charlotte Davis Smith; brothers, E.C, Willie, and Larry Smith; and sisters, Virginia Gann, Mary Routt, and Sally Smith; and stepdaughter, Kimberly Ripmaster.

He is survived by his wife of twelve years, Barbra Smith; daughters, Jene’ (Yogi) Coffman and Lisa (Mitchell) Chapman; stepchildren, Renia Gore, Barsha (Brian) Ducar, and Elik (Allison) Pickell; grandchildren, Robert (Anna) Ferguson, Zack (Jessica) Chapman, Grace Chapman, Ashley (Logan) Cobb; great-grandchildren, Alena and Walker Ferguson, Bentley Chapman; and many bonus grandchildren; brother, Jack Smith; sisters, Gerenia Ferguson, Pansy Moore, Carrie Redden, and Diane Walker; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Alan Stewart and Rev. Kenneth Conaway officiating.

Interment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

Condolences and memories can be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.

Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy, Tn. 37379.

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