Robert Henry Vannatta, Jr., age 89, of Smyrna, died Sunday, September 30, 2012. Mr. Vannatta was a native of Toledo, OH, and was the son of the late Robert H., Sr. and Selma Pickle Vannatta. Funeral service will be 12:00 PM Thursday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. Rev. Lloyd Mabry will officiate. Burial will be in Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. Mr. Vannatta is survived by his wife Mary G. Vannatta; sons Robert VanNatta of Walnut Creek, OH, and Edward Vannatta of Millersburg, OH; step-son Stephen Drogus of Ashburn, VA; step-daughter Danielle Howell of Smyrna; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Vannatta was a member of First United Methodist Church of Smyrna and was a retired US Navy Pilot. Visitation will be 2:00 until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences can be made at www.woodfinchapel.com 615-459-3254.