Mr. John Richard Smith of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the Tri-Star Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, having attained the age of 75 years, 11 months, and 17 days. He was born on Friday, September 24, 1948 in New Castle, Indiana, the son of John Clifton “Bud” & Georgia (Vincent) Smith. He was of the Christian faith, proudly served his country during the Vietnam War, and retired from the US National Guard. He was a member of the Peolia Church in Albany Kentucky, and worked as truck driver for many years. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John L. & Alma (Cross) Smith, maternal grandparents, Roy & Laura Vincent, and special aunt & uncle, Everett & Fonzie Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Linda (Moore) Smith, whom he wed on Friday, December 25, 1998, daughter, Misty Dawn (& Thomas) Thompson of Connersville, Indiana, brother Wilburn Hall Vincent of Las Vegas, Nevada, brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Barry(& Diane) Moore of Indianapolis, Indiana, Jerry (& Brenda) Moore of Dover, Tennessee, Patty (& Donnie) Riddle of Burkesville, Kentucky, Sherry (Darrel) Rose of Burkesville, Kentucky, Shelia (& Barry Travis) Moore of Indianapolis, Indiana, grandchildren, Carsen Thompson, Patrick Thompson, and Nicholas Thompson, all of Connersville, Indiana and special cousin/brother David Smith of Burkesville, Kentucky, and Jeff Vincent of Albany, Kentucky.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the Memory Chapel of the Norris-New Funeral Home, in Burkesville Kentucky, with Bro David Stearns, Bert Garmon, Jeff Vincent and Neal Pointdexter officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., until the funeral hour. Military honors will be provided by the Monticello DAV #105. Burial will be in the Smith Family Cemetery in Cumberland County Kentucky.
Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville is honored to be in charge of all the arrangements. Online condolences at https://www.norris-new.com
