Kermit Neal Smith Obituary (1931 - 2018)

Kermit Neal Smith, 87, of Madisonville, KY passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018 at his residence. He was born July 4, 1931 in Hopkins County, KY to the late Eual Smith and Melva Croft. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Smith; second wife, Jeanette Mills Smith; one brother, Kenneth Smith; and one son-in-law, Ronnie Todd. He was a member of Assembly of God in Earlington. He was retired from Peabody Coal Co. as a miner. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and gardening. His dog, Jack, was his best friend. He is survived by two daughters, Theresa Todd of Graham, NC and Cindy (Jody) Larkins of Madisonville; two sons, Kelly (Trina) Smith of Nortonville, KY and Roger (Barbara) Patterson of Hanson, KY; one brother, Leon Smith of Nortonville; six grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 3:00 P.M. Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. until service time on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hopkins County Humane Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.