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Jack E. Smith, Adair County, KY (1932-2012)

He was the patriarch of a large, highly regarded Adair County, KY, family. He leaves nine direct living descendants, with two more expected. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was owner of Jack Smith Trucking, a retired Adair County School Bus Driver, a member of VFW Post 6097, where he was active in the Funeral Honor Guard, served on the Kentucky Farm Bureau Board for 40 years and a farmer. He also enjoyed attending church at Trinity United Methodist Church and Egypt Christian Church

Jack E. Smith, 80, of Columbia, died Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 1:40amCT, at the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital, Greensburg, KY.

Funeral services will be Friday, October 19, 2012 at 1pmCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. William Davenport, Bro. Steve Pescosolido and Bro. Paul Patton officiating. Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY, with Full Military Honors presented by VFW Post 6097. Visitation after 4pmCT, Thursday, October 18, 2012, at the funeral home.



Jack E. Smith, Adair County, KY (1932-2012)

He was born January 14, 1932, in Cumberland County, KY. He was the son of the late Willie P. and Elsie Edens Smith. He died Tuesday, October 16, 2012 in Greensburg, Green County, KY, at the age of 80 years, 9 months, and 2 days.. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Smith.

He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was owner of Jack Smith Trucking, a retired Adair County School Bus Driver, a member of VFW Post 6097, where he was active in the Funeral Honor Guard, served on the Kentucky Farm Bureau Board for 40 years and a farmer. He also enjoyed attending church at Trinity United Methodist Church and Egypt Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Rowe Smith of Columbia, KY, and the following:
  • One son: Todd (Bridgette) Smith of Columbia, KY

  • Two daughters: Jane Smith of Columbia, KY, and Jill (William "Buck") Shackelford of Arlington, Texas

  • Three sisters: Nancy Bagozzi of Houston, Texas; and, Manette Holmes and Marie Curry, both of Columbia, KY

  • Four grandchildren: Kendra Hatcher Corbin, Jessica Fair, Kayla Thomas, Madison Smith and expecting the fifth, Jack William Shackelford

  • Two great grandchildren: Jaxon Cox and Isabella Fair and expecting the third, Anne-Riley Corbin
Send a condolence to the family of Jack E. Smith

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Tim Roy, Jr. Fund would be appreciated. These may be made at the funeral home.


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