Elmer Coy Smith, 82, passed away Friday, January 8, 2010 at Baptist Hospital East.
Born in Louisville, KY, he was the son of the late Ernest and Alberta Smith. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He had retired from the Naval Ordnance as a machinist after 35 years. He was a deacon, elder and member of Shively Christian Church for many years.
He was preceded in death by a son, Donald Smith.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty H. Smith; a daughter, Judy Smith; a son, Dennis Smith, of Antioch, TN; a sister, Nancy Ford; grandchildren, Wayne, Josh (Kaycie), Kristen and Jason (Sara) Smith; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 1 pm Tuesday at Shively Christian Church, 1822 Kendall Lane with burial to follow in Bethany Cemetery.
Visitation will be 2-8 pm Monday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway and 11 am-1 pm Monday at church.