Maurice Oliver Smith Jr., 71, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025.
He was born on October 17, 1953 in Louisville, Kentucky to Maurice and Ruth (Clark) Smith. He is preceded in death by his Father, Maurice Oliver Smith, Sr., Mother, Ruth Smith, Son, Jerry Smith, Sister-In-Law, Brenda, and Brother-In-Law, James.
Maurice is survived by his loving Wife of 55 years, Varia Faye Smith; Son, Jeffrey Smith; Grandchildren, Jasmine (Larry) Sweeting, Deseray Smith, and Jayla Robinson; Great-Grandchildren, Elijah, Larry Jr., Mark, Malakhi, and David; Sister, Shirley Smith; Niece, Wanda; Nephew, Fonny; Sisters-In-Law, Gloria, Sarah, Elaine, and Sheila; Brothers-In-Law, Nelson (Bernice) , Jr. and Anthony (Michelle), as well as a host of family and friends to cherish his memory forever.
As a devoted husband to Varia Faye Smith and a loving father to Jeffrey and Jerry Smith. Maurice’s family was the center of his world. He was a devoted reader of the Lord’s word. His unwavering faith guided him throughout life. His kindness and pure generosity touched everyone he met. Maurice’s legacy of love, faith, and family will live on in their hearts of those who knew him.
Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel, (10304 Dixie Hwy). His Celebration of Life Service will be at 3:00 pm on Sunday, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel.
The family requests that contributions in Maurice’s memory be made to Fresenius Medical Care and donations can be made on online at their website freseniusmedicalcare.com
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Sunday, February 9, 2025
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Sunday, February 9, 2025
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