Billy Smith

January 24, 1946 - February 27, 2012

Booneville, KY – Billy Smith, age 66, husband of Audrey (Brandenburg) Smith, passed away Monday, February 27, 2012 due to injuries sustained from an automobile accident in Vincent, KY. Billy was born in Booneville, Owsley County, KY on January 24, 1946, a son of the late Elmo and Martha (Stepp) Smith. He was a former landscape employee for the Hillenmyer Nursery in Lexington, KY, and a member of the Royal Oak Baptist Church located in the Sturgeon Community of Owsley County. He is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, 1 son; Steven (Mary) Smith of Frankfort, KY, 1 step-son; Gary (Robin) Neeley of Richmond, KY, 1 step-daughter; Tammy (David) Roberts of Beattyville, KY, 3 brothers; Ronnie (Carolyn) Smith of Booneville, KY, Gary (Lisa) Smith of Cincinnati, OH, and Michael Creech of Irvine, KY, 6 sisters; Ruby (Darrell) Dooley, Sue (Irvin) Baker, Phyllis (Coy) Oliver, Bonnie (Dale) Scarborough all of Booneville, KY, Carol (Russell) Roberts of Irvine, KY, and Teresa Creech of New York, 3 grandchildren; Taylor and Drew Roberts, and Rebecca Smith, along with many other loving family members and friends. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, and 1 sister; Brenda Seale. Funeral Services will be held at the Booneville Funeral Home, Booneville, KY at 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 1, 2012 with Pastor Bill Walton officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 11:00 AM until time of service at the Booneville Funeral Home, Booneville, KY. Billy will be laid to rest in the Tackett-Gabbard Cemetery located in the Travellers Rest community of Owsley County. To leave the family a special message visit www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com. The Booneville Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements. Pallbearers will be, Scott Tirey, David Roberts, Alex Neeley, Brian Dooley, Michael Dooley, and Gary Neeley. In Lieu of flowers the family requests that all donations be made to the Royal Oak Baptist Church.