Wilbur R. Smith Obituary (1930 - 2022)

Wilbur R. Smith, 91, of Hanson, KY, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Brighton Cornerstone in Madisonville. He was born November 4, 1930, in Onton, KY to the late William "Bentley" Smith and Vessie Ashby Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emily "Frances" Roach Smith, a son, Mark S. Smith, and two sisters, Bernice Liggett, and Bea McDevitt. Wilbur was an Iron Worker, he enjoyed traveling and visited 49 states during his travels, playing golf and farming as a hobby. He is survived by a daughter, Marsha A. (Larry) Wall of Nashville, TN, a son Wendell R. (Janie Rose) Smith of Winchester, KY, six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. A graveside will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 6th, 2022 at Slaughters Cemetery with Rev. Dennis Mayfield officiating. Burial will follow at Slaughters Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the V Foundation, 14600 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC 27513.