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Ned Smith Obituary
He was born December 20, 1939 in Louisville, the son of the late James Ernest Smith and Ruth Elma Harryman Smith.
Ned was a pipefitter with Local 502, (formerly 522) and was an employee of National Distillers prior to becoming a pipefitter.
He was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, where he served as a communion minister at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. He was a former member of St. Helen Catholic Church, former volunteer for Dixie Suburban Fire Department and Shively Fire Department, where he also served as Fire Marshall. Ned volunteered his time to the Mattingly Center for Continuing Education and the Special Olympics.
Ned was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He had a love for life, was a very strong willed individual and always wanted others to be happy.
He is preceded in death by a sister, Jane and two brothers, Bob and Earl.
Ned is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Carolyn Kaufman Smith; three daughters, Sandy Doyle (Jack), Paula Haysley (Joe) and Debbie Thompson (Chip); six grandchildren, Bradley, Jacob and Leann (Frankie) Doyle, Nathan and Morgan Haysley and Gabbie Thompson and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Ruth Ann Allen and his brother, James D. (Helen) Smith.
His funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 212 Mt. Mercy Dr., Pewee Valley, KY, with burial to follow in Louisville Memorial Gardens East. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Monday at Pearson Ratterman Funeral Home, 12900 Shelbyville Road.
Memorial gifts in the form of contributions may be made to St. Bernadette Catholic Church Building Fund.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Don Buckler
October 6, 2012
Carolyn and family,
My wife and I have been out of town and just got back to l;earn of Ned's death. Ned and I were great teenage friends. A few years ago we reconnected and had lunch excanging old memories. I regreat that I was not able to attend his funeral. I wish you and your family a quick recovery from his loss.
Don Buckler
Mike Ngong
September 28, 2012
Ned
Learned about your absence in a very unusual way. Received 4 cards for Carolyn (since my family occupies your former residence)and thought it was her birthday. But after looking closely none had your name on it. That raised red flags and my fears were confirmed by checking online this morning.
You are one of the best people I have EVER come across and we are very thankful to God for ever knowing you. May God be with Carol, your kids and their families as they struggle to cope with your physical absence . Mike Ngong and family
Jim and Kris Phillips
September 26, 2012
Paula and family, we sit here in Florida and wish there was something we could do to help you as you have helped us many times. Please know you are in our daily prayers and we are so sorry for your loss.
Cathy Settles
September 25, 2012
Carolyn, I am so sorry about your loss of
Ned. You will be in my prayers. If I can
be of help let me know.
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timalee Stewart
September 25, 2012
My prayers are with u all ned was a wonderful person and a true friend who would do anything for anyone he was one of a kind he will be missed by many !
Lil Carr
September 25, 2012
Dear Smith Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are truly sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Dr. Logan Turner and staff
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Darlene Schmidt
September 24, 2012
Ned you were one of the greatest guys I ever knew. You were always there when you were needed. you could always make me laugh. Rudy always thought you were the greatest. You will be missed by all that knew you. My thoughts and prayers are with Carol,Sandi,Paula and Debbi. I know how hard it is for them, but they know you are in Heaven and we all look forward to seeing you again someday.
SpringCreek Board Association
September 24, 2012
Dear Carolyn We are sorry about the lost of Ned. We are keeping you and your family in our prayers
Aneira Urieta
September 24, 2012
Dear Carloyn! I am so sorry about the lost of Ned. You and your family will be in our Prayers.
Jim & Diane Hommrich
September 24, 2012
Carol and family our thoughts and prayers are with you
September 24, 2012
I wish I could of been there. I am so sorry. I love you all and you all are in my prayers. Love Donna Hallmark
Nikki Taylor
September 24, 2012
Paula,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am here if you need anything.
Love ya,
Nikki
Barb Kissel
September 24, 2012
Carol and Family:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Ned. You know that you and your family are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Donna & Steve Edrington
September 24, 2012
Our hearts ache for you all. This time of sorrow is difficult for all left behind but extremely difficult for "Daddy's girls". Take comfort in the knowledge that you all have great memories of family togetherness. You are a tight-knit family. He was a wonderful man and his legacy will live on forever in the hearts of all those who knew and loved him. Love you all so very much!
September 24, 2012
Our deepest sympathies.
Louisville Endocrine Consultants
Dr. Lal K Tanwani, MD and Staff
John & Kim Kleinsteuber
September 24, 2012
Paula, Joe, Nathan & Morgan, and Carolyn:
We're so very sorry for your loss. You'll be in our thoughts!
Dave Huber
September 24, 2012
I worked with Ned for quite a few years as a Pipefitter, Ned was a great person, the guys at work called him Sweet Ned. What a great guy, He will realy be missed. God Bless.
Sherrye Gilkey
September 24, 2012
Bill and I send our deepest sympathy to all the family of Ned. We love all of you. Ned was a very special person and I am glad that he was part of my life. Bill and Sherrye Gilkey
Jeanne Lancaster
September 24, 2012
We are thinking of you and keeping the family in our prayers.
Debbie (Smith) Thompson
September 24, 2012
Oh My Sweet, Sweet Daddy Dumplin'! I sure miss you. I cannot imagine my life without you.. I am happy you aren't struggling and you are reunited with many of those you have missed that went before you. Paula, Sandy and I will take good care of "Rosie" for you -- that you never needed to worry about. I know how much you wanted to stay with us here but I think God needed you there to patrol around the streets of gold. I sure hope he gave you a "supped" up lil' blue Ford Ranger! I love you with all my heart...I will think of you everyday. I look forward to seeing you again. You were a fighter daddy! You gave it all you could to have extra time with us. I hope you now have all the unsweet tea & lemons you can drink/eat. Give all our loved ones a hug and kiss and tell them how much we all miss them....until I see you again...Down by the old mill stream! XOXOX
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