Background
Smith, Robert Lee was born on February 5, 1893 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Son of Samuel Lockhart and Mary Massie (Thompson) Smith.
Smith, Robert Lee was born on February 5, 1893 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Son of Samuel Lockhart and Mary Massie (Thompson) Smith.
Student in public schools Charleston.
Telegraph messenger, various positions Charleston (West Virginia) Gazette, 1902, circulation manager, general manager, 1918, treasurer, 1921, director, 1921, president, since 1950. Chairman of the Board Newspaper Agency Corporation Director Young Men's Christian Association, Salvation Army. Trustee Morris Harvey College, Charleston.
Member Southern Newspaper Publications Association (director), West Virginia Publications Association (director), Navy League United States (president, Kanawha Company chapter). Clubs: National Press, Rotary, Kanawha Country, Press (Charleston).
Married Leatha Maria Harless, April. Children: Ruth Patricia (Mistress Thomas A. Nelson), Robert Lee, Phillip Thompson.