Robert "Bob" George Ley, age 94, of Smithville passed away Sunday August 11, 2024, at NHC Healthcare in Smithville. 

Mr. Ley was a member of the Smithville Seventh-Day Adventist Church.  He and his wife served as missionaries for a few years.  He was a CRNA and worked at DeKalb Hospital for many years

He was born July 20, 1930, to his parents the late George and Ellen Campbell Ley.

He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Rosemarie Ley of Smithville; daughter, Brenda Van Cleave of Chattanooga; grandson, Michael Van Cleave; granddaughter, Shelly Van Cleave; brother, (Bill) William Ley of Henderson, KY; several nieces and nephews also survive. 

Graveside service was held Thursday, August 15, 2024, at DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Pastor Dennis Clark officiating.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Aug. 21, 2024