Lee Roy Smith, 95, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on September 29, 1927, in Sebree, KY, to the late Vivian Paddock Smith and Alvie Smith. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was formerly employed as a machine operator with U.C. Milk Company. He loved the outdoors and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Smith; son, Donald Smith; brothers, Edward Smith, James Smith, William Smith, and Shirley Smith; and sister, Evadene Smith.

Survivors include his son, Kerry (Ilona) Smith of Madisonville; daughter, Joan (Glenn) Starks of Crowley, TX; eight grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor Len Young officiating. Burial to follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville, KY. Military rites will be conducted graveside by the Hopkins County Honor Guard.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday and from 12 p.m. until the funeral hour on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Kerry Lynn Smith, Jr., Timothy Smith, Jamie Lamb, Erin Willard, Kaylen Smith, and Corgan Smith.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisfuneralinc.com