Robert Wayne Smith, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.

Bob was born June 28, 1947, in Iredell County to the late Robert Ross Smith and Essie Johnson Smith. He was a member of The Oaks Church. He enjoyed reading the Bible and collecting historical campaign buttons.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Shirley White and Barbara Smith.

Those left to cherish Bob’s memory are his nephew, Wayne White (Susan); and niece, Ann Marie Richard (Cory); and four great nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 11, at Oakwood Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Bob’s caregiver, Alice Robinson, and Bob’s friends and neighbors at the Plaza Apartments.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation in memory of Bob to The Oaks Church, 129 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC 28677 or to the Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.

Troutman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Bob Smith.