Homer Smith

The obituary of Mr. Homer Smith Officiating Ministers: Dr. L. Scott Woodworth, Rev. Cleve Bowling & Rev. Chuck Jack Mr. Homer Smith was born March 8, 1945 at Beverly, Kentucky, the son of the late Claude Smith & Linda Jane Slusher Smith Sizemore. He passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at his residence at 30 Birchfork Rd., Roark, Ky., at the age of 67 years, 8 months & 7 days. Homer was a life-long resident of Leslie Co. By occupation Homer was a retired Coal Engineer & Director of Management for Stansbury Coal Co. He was a member of the Lower Jack's Creek United Methodist Church at Roark, Ky. & attended the Bowen's Creek Baptist Church at Essie, KY. He was a member of the Red Bird Alumni Association & also served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Red Bird Mission. He enjoyed traveling, boating, fishing, target shooting & politics. Homer Smith was preceded in death by his parents: Claude Smith & Linda Jane Slusher Smith Sizemore, one brother: Vernon Smith & one sister: Gail Sue Sizemore Asher He leaves the following relatives surviving: His Loving & Devoted Wife: Barbara Sue Lewis Smith of Roark, Ky., Mother-in-Law : Wanda Lewis of Wooton, KY, one daughter: Donna Renee Asher & Harold W. of Roark, KY., four sons: Homer David Smith & Tammie Morgan of Stinnett, KY., Shaun Derek Smith & Fiance' Kellie Nicole Sizemore of Big Creek, KY., Christopher Jagger Bowling of Roark, KY. & Ashton Edward Bowling of Roark, KY., one step-daughter: Kendra Bowling of Big Creek, KY. & one step-son: Eddie Sizemore & Barbara of Roark, KY., three brothers: Lonnie Smith & Violet of Roark, KY., Raymond Smith & Nancy of Jackson Co., KY.& Kenneth Smith & Jan of Roark, KY., Two sisters: Edith Smith & Ed of Annville, KY. & Janet Slusher & Bruce of Roark, KY., two half-sisters: Mary Barnes & Jerry & Eilena Turner & Francis, a host of step-brothers & sisters, three grandchildren: Christopher Trent Caldwell, Shania Kelsey Asher & Brandon Scott Morgan, two step-grandchildren: Kenneth Tyler Sizemore & Zachary Buck Sizemore. Also a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends survive. Funeral service will be conducted on Monday, November 19, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at the Bowens Creek Baptist Church at Essie, KY., with Dr. L. Scott Woodworth, Rev. Cleve Bowling & Rev. Chuck Jack officiating. Burial will follow in the Angel Point Cemetery at Roark, KY. The following will serve as pallbearers: Homer David Smith, Shaun Derek Smith, Trent Caldwell, Joey Asher, Travis Slusher,Bruce Slusher, Malcom Asher, Kenny Smith & Brandon Morgan. Visitation will be on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 5:00 P.M. at the Church. In Lieu of Flowers the family ask that donations may be made to the Red Bird Mission, 70 Queendale Center, Beverly, Ky. 40913 or to the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Kentucky, 1941 Bishop Lane, Louisville, Ky. 40207. You may send your condolences to the family at www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com