Louis C. Smith, 74, passed away Sunday July 22, 2012 with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Beaver Dam, KY to William Wyle Smith and Elsie (Austin) Smith Clark.
Louis was the Leader of the Meter Shop for the Louisville Water Company, with 38 years of dedicated service.
He was a member of the Army National Guard for 3 years and Cloverleaf Baptist Church for many years.
Louis was preceded in death by his Father.
Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Sharon (Leister) Smith; 2 Sons: Paul Gulley (Lynda) and Louis Patrick “Pat” Smith;
2 Grandchildren: Derek Gulley, who was his great fishing, hunting, and golfing partner and Suzanne Laird; 1 Great Grandson: Lachlan Laird;
His Mother: Elsie Clark; 1 Sister: Kathy Wedding; his Brother-in-law & Sister-in-law: George & Donna Leister; a Great & Loving Nephew: Shawn Leister; Dearest friend and great hunting partner, Phil Henry; his neighbor: Tim Sanford, who fried him fresh fish to comfort him during his illness.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy., with cremation to follow.
Visitation will be Saturday 2 - 8 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM.