Born Nov. 23, 1923, in Claiborne County, the son of the late Fred Leon Smith and Martha Bell Brooks Smith.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Harrogate. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Harrogate, and had retired from Kentucky Utilities Company with 40 years of service. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army in the Burma, China, India Theater, where he was awarded the World War II Victory Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, and A.P. Theater Ribbon. He enjoyed gardening and sharing with his friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Bobbie Smith Coward; and two brothers, Ernest E. Smith and Charles Henry Smith.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jeanette Goin Smith; nephews and their spouses, John Leslie and Charolette Coward of Harrogate, and William E. and Margie Smith of Piqua, Ohio; great-nephews, John Clinton and wife Sandra Coward of Speedwell, Tenn., Ryan Christopher, and Adam E. Smith of Piqua, Ohio; great-great nephew, Jonathan Coward of Speedwell, Tenn.; sister-in-law, Banna I. Smith of Troy, Ohio; and a host of cousins and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 21, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Harrogate with the Rev. James R. Ely and Dr. Malcomb Hester officiating. Organist was Barbara Ely, and singers were Carolyn Williams and Wanda Evans.
Burial was in the Harrogate Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers were Billy Saylor, Jamie Brooks,
Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church of Harrogate or the Gideons.
Coffey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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