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R. Kirk Smithhart O.d.

1952 - 2021

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1952

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2021

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R. Kirk Smithhart, O.D.

Madison - Roger Kirk Smithhart, 68, of Madison, passed away on May 29, 2021, at UMMC in Jackson, MS.

Kirk was born on October 3, 1952 to William Leroy and Sarah Kirk Smithhart. He graduated from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis and has been in practice since graduating in 1978. He had his own practice, R. Kirk Smithhart Eye Care.

Roger is survived by his wife of 35 years, Lynne Smithhart, daughter, Kellie Smithhart Proctor and her husband Bobby; sons, Will Smithhart and his wife Anna and Kirk Smithhart, Jr. and his wife Erika; grandchildren, Adeline Smithhart, Dolly Smithhart, Sophie Smithhart and Halen Smithhart and sister, Carolyn Smithhart.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 1, 2021, 10:00 am - 11:00 am at Natchez Trace Funeral Home in Madison with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 am.

In addition to flowers, memorials in his name may be made to the McCoy House or the Sierra Club.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Clarion Ledger from May 29 to May 30, 2021.

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Natchez Trace Funeral Home Cemetery & Crematory

759 Hwy 51, Madison, MS 39110

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Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Natchez Trace Funeral Home Cemetery & Crematory

759 Hwy 51, Madison, MS 39110

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759 Hwy 51, Madison, MS 39110

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