Robert Thornton Smith, age 67 of Belvidere, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Southern Tennessee Regional Health Systems. He was born in Chattanooga on April 18, 1955 to the late Dixie Thornton and Margaret Arlene (Carroll) Smith. Robert was a veteran of the United States Navy. Before his retirement, he had been employed at AEDC from 1982-2004. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and four-wheeler riding in the mountains. But most of all, he loved being with his family. He will be remembered for his cheerful nature and great sense of humor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Carrol Sanders; and niece, Meg Sanders. Robert is survived by his loving wife of forty-five years, Pam Smith; children, Kristyn (Dewayne) Stephens and Dixie Travis Smith; grandchildren, Ethan Stephens and Abby Stephens; sisters, Shannon Smith and Beth Allen; mother-in-law, Carmel Powell; sister-in-law, Yvette (David) Long; brother-in-law, James Little (Arlena); several nieces and one nephew; and his four-legged best friend, Chester. Private services are planned for a later date. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222
