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Keith M. Smith, 42, Knifley, KY (1983-2025)

Keith Michael Smith of Knifley passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at his residence. He was 42 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. Burial will follow in the Robinson Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 10amCT on Thursday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.


He was born on May 14, 1983, in Kankakee, IL to Michael and Jill (Rocknowski) Smith of Knifley, KY who survives.

Mr. Smith was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed rebuilding cars, woodworking and liked to keep busy and tinker in his shed. He was a man of many talents and learned all his trades from his dad. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them and his friends; he was known for never meeting a stranger, always joking and talking to everyone. He also loved his animals "Kona & Baby Girl".

Survivors include his parents Michael and Jill Smith of Knifley, KY; his daughter Leah Grace Smith; siblings Maressa Bresler (Anthony) and Klinton Smith (Gabbi); four nieces Ashlynn, Elizabeth, Kassidy and Rowan; aunts and uncles Beth and Dave Bean, Debi Kempen, Becky Bonds, Kim and Don Smith, Russell and Deb Rocknowski, Robin and Joe Monik, Darrin and Cindy Rocknowski, Wendy and John Smith, Ed and Anna Smith, Jim and Dawn Smith, Teresa and Dave Pollack, Robert Smith and Dan Arceo and numerous cousins.

Keith was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Charles and Elizabeth Rocknowski, paternal grandparents Alfred and Elois Smith, cousins Gary Waller, JR and Callie Smith, uncles Jim Bonds and Darrell Brandon and an aunt Linda Smith.

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at stottsphelpsmcquearyfh.com.


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Established 1922 | 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY 42728 | Jeff Jessie, Owner
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Keith Smith, 42, Knifley, KY (1983-2025)



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