Robert H. "Dave" Smith
Robert H. "Dave" Smith
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Pamela Delo
August 6, 2009
Dave meant a lot to me and my family, more than words can say. He was the best man I have ever known. He will be greatly missed.
Kim Rodgers
August 3, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in the days ahead. Your memories of Dave, laughter and time together will help you heal as time moves forward but your memories keep him near. Please know we am here to help in any way we can. Love you all. The Rodgers Family
August 3, 2009
Melissa,
I pray that God comforts you at this time. Be blessed
Makia, Richmond VA
Jim Taylor
August 3, 2009
John, JoAnn and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Pamela Bello
July 31, 2009
Lisa and family. Know that I will have you all in my prayers. Take care of yourselves and love each other. Dave will live on in all of your hearts as you all go on. Love to you and Bless.
Adam Dye
July 31, 2009
Dave would always get me with one of the oldest tricks in the book. He would point at my shirt and say "whats that" and sure as I would look down here came a bonk on the nose. I'll never forget all the times working on race cars together or the best summer ever when I got to go to work with Dave everyday. He would always say "your going to turn in to a pepsi" but he still kept a roll of quarters in his pocket so I could have one whenever I wanted it. I miss getting to watch the NASCAR races with him every Sunday and cussing Jeff Gordon for the debris cautions. We were big fans of #3 and I remember talking to Dave when, Earnhardt died it was like loosing one of the family. Someone said to me right after that "I saw where your hero died at Daytona". I really don't remember who said it and I didn't know how to respond probably just nodded my head or something. But if someone said that to me today I would say no my hero left us on July 28,2009.
Suzanne Sword
July 31, 2009
Brenda, Dolly, Rob and Family,
I am so sorry about your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with
you.
Cleo McCready
July 31, 2009
Dolly, Brenda, John, Joann, &
all other family members,
I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing & your alls' loss. He was always so nice & friendly. I know you will miss him here but he is in Heaven now & we will all see him again. "What A Day That Will Be."
Always Loving Thoughts & Memories,
Sissy Hayden (Cleo McCready)
July 31, 2009
Dolly, I am so sorry about Dave, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,I know how special Dave was to you.
Gert&Jim
Brenda Farrar
July 31, 2009
Melissa and Family, May your heart hear His comforting voice, May your soul feel His healing touch, May your spirit know His loving compassion, And in His gentle embrace, May you find the peace you seek. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wayne Blankenship
July 30, 2009
Lisa, Melissa & Family:
I'm saddened to hear of your loss. May God bless and keep you in this your time of need and always!
Leonard Whiteside
July 30, 2009
Friends of Dave,
Lift a Bud for Dave,
Dave always wanted you to think it was hard to be his friend and even harder to get close to him. Once you were in, however, you could not find a better friend.
RIP
Brink Whiteside
Solomon Kelley
July 30, 2009
Charlie dog - lean on Joe-Joe and Lucy because we know you're sad too.
Thomas Kelley
July 30, 2009
Look everyone, there's a giant rooster shaped cloud in the sky. Dave is most certainly at peace. Thanks for the memory of YOU Dave.
Jessica Dye
July 30, 2009
Adam, Jody, and family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Dave was a very special person. His memory will always remain deep within my heart. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all. Psalm 23
Love,
Jessica
July 30, 2009
LISA,
I HAVE KNOWN DAVE FOR A LONG TIME. HE WAS MY BROTHER-IN-LAW PLUS MY COUSIN. DAVE WAS A QUITE PERSON, BUT WAS A GOOD FRIEND TO MY HUSBAND, JOHNNY. HE AND JOHNNY GO "WAY BACK". AS YOUNG TEENAGERS, THEN AS GROWN ADULTS. SOME OF THEIR BEST TIMES WAS WORKING ON THEIR RACE CAR (SBS RACING) SMITH, BOYD, SCHOOLS RACING. THEY SPENT MANY HOURS WORKING ON THAT CAR TO RACE FOR A BRIEF TIME ON EACH SAT NIGHT AT SALUDA, VA. DAVE WAS THE ENGINE MAN, JOHNNY WAS THE BODY MAN, AND MARK WAS THE DRIVER. THEN THEY GOT INVOLVED WITH GLENN ALLEN (NOT THE COUNTY). THEY HELPED GLENN "BUILD" HIS CAR.
THEN THEY LATER STARTED WORKING AND HELPING ANOTHER CAR OWNER, BRINK AND BOB. A LOT OF BEER AND PEPSI'S WERE DRANK AS THEY SPENT HOURS DOING WHAT THEY LOVED.
I'M SURE ALL WILL MISS DAVE. HE WAS A VERY KIND MAN AND WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR A FRIEND.
WITH LOVE AND SADNESS IN OUR HEARTS,
DIANE AND JOHNNY BOYD, RICHMOND,VA
Nancy & Harold Lamie
July 29, 2009
To Dolly, Brenda and John , We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Dave. Thinking of all of you at difficult time. t
July 29, 2009
To the Teague Family...our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Steve and Melanie O'Neal
V Hottle
July 29, 2009
Melissa and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Roy & Victoria
July 29, 2009
Melissa, Family and close friends...
As days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and laughter that he has embedded in your heart. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cynthia--Genworth, VA
July 29, 2009
John,Jo Ann & family,
Our PRAYERS and thoughts are with you and all of your family.May the LORD Bless and keep you at this time of sorrow and the days to come.
Our Love,
Robert & Brenda
David--Shirley--Emmett
July 29, 2009
Brenda and others of "Dave's" family...
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May the fond memories of times spent together flood your hearts and give you comfort.
May God's hand rest upon each of your hearts and give you great peace.
Blessings to each of you..
David Whisman, Shirley Cook and Emmett Peake
July 29, 2009
Lisa, Melissa, Scott, and Connie,
Dave was a very special man, and we know you will miss him. You are in our thoughts and prayers, and we are here for you, whatever you may need.
Love from all of us to all of you,
Danny, Trudy, Jessi, Matt & Maggie
Terry Smith
July 29, 2009
Dear Dave,
It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to you today. I have been privlaged to know 2 great men in my life my grandfather and Dave. I do not remember a time in my life when Dave was not a part of it. He was a father to my son and our daughter. Jody has thanked me many times for giving her Dave as a father. Dave and I spent 28 years together sharing highs and lows. Dave was a consistant man that loved his family. He was so much like his loving mother he treated people the way he wanted to be treated.He always tried to make everyone happy just like his mother. I ask his mother once how did you come up with the name of Dave from Robert Harry, she said well my sister wanted to name him Harry my daughter wanted to name him Robert I wanted him named Dave. So I named him Robert Harry and called him Dave everybody was happy. With Dave you always felt safe and protected. I remember one day he was working in the yard and his yard looked like a picture at all times and the chem lawn man stopped and said could I ask you a question sir, and Dave said sure. He said I know you don't need my services, but what exactly do you do to that grass to keep it so green? Dave simply said takes alot of sweat and alot of budweiser to keep it this green. Goodbye my dear and faitful friend. I love you, Terry
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