Robert Leslie Smith Jr.

July 28, 1948 - April 21, 2022

Robert “Rock” Leslie Smith, Jr. transitioned from labor to reward on April 21, 2022. He was born July 28, 1948, to Robert Leslie Smith, Sr. and Lucy C. Smith who preceded him in death. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and was baptized at Saint James Baptist Church in Beaverdam, Virginia, at an early age. Robert attended Hanover County and Richmond Public schools. He graduated from Armstrong High School in 1966. On August 1, 1963, he met the love of his life, Saundra L. Shaw. Soon after graduating high school, Robert and Saundra were joined in holy matrimony. This union was blessed with the birth of one daughter, Deonna Michelle. Robert was a City of Richmond firefighter for over 30 years. After his initial retirement from the City of Richmond, he was the sole proprietor of SNS Trucking. He later worked for Henrico County School Transportation. Robert loved motorcycles, particularly Harley Davidsons. He was a loyal and faithful member of the Wheels United Motorcycle Club, where he served as Business Manager and Treasurer. The Wheels have a brotherhood that Rock cherished. Robert is survived by his wife of over 55 years, Saundra Shaw Smith; daughter, Deacon Deonna Michelle Smith Peyton (Rev. Darrell); twin grandchildren, Technical Sergeant Christopher Micah Peyton and Christina Michelle Peyton; brother, Gregory E. Smith (Linda, deceased); sister, Donna Smith Davis; aunt (Godmother) Peola L. Gaines and aunt Inell Reatha Smith; sister-in-law, Debra Harris; nephews, Raymond Davis, III and Kayim Smith; nieces, LaShan Robinson, Robyn Smith and LaChae Broaddus (Wayne); “sister,” Joan D. Hopkins (Robert, Sr.); “daughters,” Tammy D. Hopkins (Robert, Jr.) and Rev. Dr. Kimberly Crump-Robinson (Daniel); and a host of other cousins, family members and friends too numerous to name.