Robert Smith Runyon's obituary , Passed away on September 27, 2026 in Roanoke, Virginia

Robert Smith Runyon

June 13, 1939 - September 27, 2026 (87 years old)

Roanoke, Virginia

Robert Smith Runyon's obituary , Passed away on September 27, 2026 in Roanoke, Virginia

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Robert Smith Runyon

June 13, 1939 - September 27, 2026 (87 years old)

Roanoke, Virginia

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Robert Smith Runyon Obituary

The passing of Robert Smith Runyon of Roanoke, Virginia occurred on September 27, 2026. Robert, born on June 13, 1939, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clyde Runyon and Eunice Smith Runyon. He is survived by: his wife Nancy Miller Runyon; his daughters, Patricia Runyon Goldenberg (Michael) of Delray Beach, Fla. and Sharon Runyon Falls (Brian) of Roanoke; his grandchildren, Courtney Falls Deisher (Dustin) of Goodview, Darryl Falls of Wake Forest, N. C., Nathan Goldenberg of Charlottesville, Andrew Goldenberg of Menlo Park, Calif and Mitchell Goldenberg of Brooklyn, N. Y.; and his great grandchildren, Adaline, Afton and Barrett Deisher.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Oakey's North Chapel (6732 Peters Crk Rd NW, Roanoke, VA 24019). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Melrose Baptist Church (3520 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019). A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 5th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Old Dominion Memorial Gardens (7271 Cloverdale Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Melrose Baptist Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory



Thu

Oct 01

Visitation

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Oakey's North Chapel
6732 Peters Crk Rd NW, Roanoke, VA 24019

Fri

Oct 02

Funeral service

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Melrose Baptist Church
3520 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019

Mon

Oct 05

Graveside service

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Old Dominion Memorial Gardens
7271 Cloverdale Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019

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