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Rex Smith Obituary

Rex Smith Louisville - Rex Smith , 66, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. He was an employee of Louisville Bedding/Hollander for over 30 years. Rex was an avid Nascar fan and loved riding his motorcycle. He enjoyed playing horseshoes, poker, and hosting his annual Kentucky Derby party with Kim for his family and friends. He was born on October 26, 1953 in Fort Knox, Kentucky to Olin and Wilma (Brock) Smith. He is preceded in death by his Parents, and Brother, Pat Smith. Rex is survived by his loving Wife, Kim Smith, Daughter, Shannon (Eric) Abang, Sons, Chris (Holly) Smith, and Austin Layman, Brothers, Mike (Debbie) Smith, and Roy Smith, Sisters, Kathie (David) Smith, and Donna (Mike) Lawson, Grandchildren, Harrison, Holden, Payton, and Jackson. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, November 25, 2019 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the VFW Post (4205 Lambert Road, Louisville, KY 40219). Memorial contributions can be made in Rex's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.NewcomerKentuckiana.com

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Published by Courier-Journal from Nov. 22 to Nov. 23, 2019.

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Jo Simpson

November 25, 2019

My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to Kim and the Smith family. Rex was a very sweet and nice guy to work with. he always was so chill. Rest in peace Rex you will be missed.

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Celebration of Life

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

VFW Post

4205 Lambert Road, Louisville, KY

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