Robert Raymond Smith

September 5, 1934 - July 6, 2018

Robert Raymond Smith, 83 of Ironton, OH died Friday, July 6, 2018.  He was born September 5, 1934, a son of the late Charles R. Smith and Mary Katherine Scherer Smith.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marta Justice Smith.  Robert was a 1952 graduate of St. Joseph Central High School and a lifetime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.  He was employed for 43 years at Meehan Steel, Huntington Steel and OSCO of Portsmouth until his retirement.  He enjoyed building RC airplanes and fishing and also served in the US Army Reserves.  Survivors include a daughter, Sheila R. Pennisten and husband, Ed of South Point, OH; son, Chris R. Smith and wife, Tracy of South Point; grandchildren, Kasey Latta (Robbie), Kelly Barnett, Lexi Whitt (Alex) and Drew Smith; step grandchildren, Don and Michael Pennisten; one great grandson, Declan Latta; and a brother, Thomas G. Smith of Ironton.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father David Huffman officiating.  Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Ironton.  Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Tuesday at the church.  Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, South Point is assisting the family with arrangements.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Community Hospice, Ironton, OH.  Condolences may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.