SMITH, Larry Ray, 62, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2011.
He was Director of Operations for the Kentucky Lottery, a Vietnam Veteran and a member of Valley View Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Ray and Mildred “Bea” Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Sally Smith; children, Kasey, Nick and Kory Smith and Patrick and Jessica Thompson; grandchildren, Kailey and Lynoxx Ray Smith; brother, Steve Smith (Tina); sisters, Mae Donna McFelia, Jana Greene and Lisa Just (Paul); other loving family and friends and his entire Kentucky Lottery family.
His service will be 2pm Monday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway, with burial in Bethany Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday 11am-8pm and Monday after 9am until at the funeral home.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at the James Graham Brown Cancer Center and Hosparus of Louisville for their wonderful care and support.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Larry Smith Lung Cancer Research Fund, 529 South Jackson Street, Louisville, KY 40202. Attention: Development Office.