Wallace Smith obituary: Wallace Smith's Obituary, Kentuckiana
In Memory Of
Wallace Kent Smith
1941 - 2023
In Memory Of
Wallace Kent Smith
1941 - 2023
He was born on September 4, 1941, to the late Peter Smith and Daisy (Morris) Smith-Farabee. In addition to his parents, Wally was preceded in death by his siblings, Geneva Clark and Harold Smith.
Wally is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jenene (Gray); children, Pamela Missi (Tony), Jill Brock (Keith), and Kent Smith (Alyssa); grandchildren, Jenna Grantz (Andrew), Shane Missi (Whitney), Drew Brock (Kelsey), Haley Brock, Alexis Geswein, and Matthew Smith; and great-grandchildren, Charlee Grantz, Garrison Grantz, Brynnlee Missi, Riley Missi, and August Brock.
Wally's wish was to be cremated, and a reception of family and friends will be from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany) with a celebration of his life taking place at 6:00 p.m. He will be laid to rest privately at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Borden.
Contributions in Wally's memory may be made to the American Heart & Lung Association or to Gentiva Hospice (391 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, IN 47130).
Wally's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.
Please consider sharing a memory of Wally or leaving a special message for his family by using the "Share Memories" section below.
He was born on September 4, 1941, to the late Peter Smith and Daisy (Morris) Smith-Farabee. In addition to his parents, Wally was preceded in death by his siblings, Geneva Clark and Harold Smith.
Wally is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jenene (Gray); children, Pamela Missi (Tony), Jill Brock (Keith), and Kent Smith (Alyssa); grandchildren, Jenna Grantz (Andrew), Shane Missi (Whitney), Drew Brock (Kelsey), Haley Brock, Alexis Geswein, and Matthew Smith; and great-grandchildren, Charlee Grantz, Garrison Grantz, Brynnlee Missi, Riley Missi, and August Brock.
Wally's wish was to be cremated, and a reception of family and friends will be from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany) with a celebration of his life taking place at 6:00 p.m. He will be laid to rest privately at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Borden.
Contributions in Wally's memory may be made to the American Heart & Lung Association or to Gentiva Hospice (391 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, IN 47130).
Wally's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.
Please consider sharing a memory of Wally or leaving a special message for his family by using the "Share Memories" section below.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 from 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
3309 Ballard Lane
New Albany, IN 47150
Directions & Map
Memorial Service
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 6:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
3309 Ballard Lane
New Albany, IN 47150
Directions & Map
S. Indiana Chapel ((812) 949-9900) is assisting the family
S. Indiana Chapel ((812) 949-9900) is assisting the family