Richard Charles Smith

Richard Charles Smith, Sr., 84, of Covington, died Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Alleghany Health and Rehab in Clifton Forge.

He was born August 15, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Charles and Margaret Donohue Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Cohen Smith; a son, Greg Smith; one step-granddaughter, Sarah Berger; and his ex-wife, Barbara Spalding Smith.

Richard was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran who served honorably in the early 1960s, including a tour abroad in Pakistan and a station assignment at McGuire Air Force Base near Wrightstown, New Jersey. Following his military service, he applied his financial expertise as Director of Finance at Raritan Bay Medical Center (formerly known as Raritan Medical Center) in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, where he contributed to the hospital's operations for several years. In his leisure time, Richard enjoyed the excitement of gaming and trips to the casino, a pastime he pursued with joy and enthusiasm.

Survivors include his sons, Richard C. Smith, Jr., Chris Smith and his wife, Emily, and, grandchildren, Kiersten Smith, Charlotte Smith, Lillian Smith, and Christopher Smith; Julia Smith; three step-grandchildren, Amanda Lehnert, Nicole Berger, and Bryan Berger.

In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated.

A private memorial service is planned for a later date.

Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Friends wishing to post condolences for the family may do so at arrittfuneralhome.com..