03/30/2026
Robert “Nugget” Lee Smith, Sr., passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 24, 2026, at UK King's Daughters Medical Center. He was born on December 3rd, 1942, to the late Joseph R. and Olivia Warren Smith.
Robert was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and was baptized on July 27th, 1985, at St. Lawrence Church in Ironton. He was a 1963 graduate of Ironton High School and enlisted in the National Guard in 1964. Upon discharge, Robert worked at the Dayton Malleable Iron Company in Ironton. He later owned and operated Dixie Garden Cab Company, was employed with CSX, and retired from Aristech Chemical Company in 2005. He was a member of the Free & Accepted Masons, where he was 32nd Degree Past Worshipful Master of Masonic Prince Hall Lodge 42, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star - Elizabeth Chapter 23, El Hasa Shriners Temple, and 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #590 and the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks (I.B.P.O.E.) in Ironton.
In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his brother Joe Ray Smith; sisters-in-law, Pat Scisney, Clara Brown, Berthella Coleman; and brother-in-law Raymond Coleman Jr.
He is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Doris Jean Coleman Smith; his children, Robert “Nugget Jr.” Smith, Terri Rae (James Greene) Smith, and Alexa Carter all of Ironton, and Monzelle “Aaron” Black of Greenup, KY. He is also survived by one brother, Warren “Skip” Brown of Ironton; and sisters-in-law Rosetta Roberts and Jovetta Coleman both of Ironton and Wanda (John) Hudson of Henderson, NV. He will be missed greatly by his grandchildren Ryan Lee Smith of Ashland, KY, Olivia and Kennedi Greene, both of Ironton; and great-granddaughter, Livvy Smith of Ashland, KY. He leaves to cherish his memory a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm, Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Tracy Brammer-Monroe Funeral Home, 518 South 6th Street, Ironton, OH, officiated by Father Wayne Morris of St. Lawrence O’Toole Church. Visitation for family and friends will be from 11:00 am until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. A repast will be held at the Knights of Columbus.
Tracy Brammer-Monroe Funeral Home is honored to assist the family in their time of need. To offer condolences, please visit www.TracyBrammerfh.com
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