Duke Smith

SMITH Duke, 80, of Lexington, husband of Betty Stevens Smith, passed away Sun at Central Baptist Hospital. He was born Aug 26, 1926, in Lexington to the late Virgil and Annabell Jones Smith. He was retired after 40 years from South Western as Field Manager. He was currently employed with Central Kentucky Limousine Association in Versailles, having served many funeral homes throughout central Kentucky. He was a member for over 60 years at David's Fork Baptist Church, Deacon for 35 years and former Deacon Chairman, member of the UK 101 Club for 40 years, and board member of the 101 Club. In addition to his wife, he is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Henry (Karen) Stevens of Lexington, John (Barbara) Kirkham of Hopkinsville, and Ann Smith of Lexington, two beloved nephews, Dr. Mark and his wife Dr. Lea Kirkham and their children, Hannah and Hayden of Cincinnati, OH, Steven (Lisa) Kirkham and their children Sara and Jake of Nashville, TN, niece and spouse, Robin (David) Prewitt and their children William Shelby and Michael Carson Prewitt of Lexington. Preceded in death by one brother Billy Ray Smith. Funeral services will be Thu at 2pm by Bro. Mickey Hyder at Kerr Bros. Main St. Visitation will be Wed from 5-8pm at Kerr Bros. Main St. Burial will be in the Lexington Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steven Kirkham, Dr. Mark Kirkham, J.T. Logan, Tommy Asbury, John F. Pennybaker, Gene Oakley, and Rolan G. Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will be R. Van Florence, Danny Moore, David Humphrey, and Bob Crawley. Memorial contributions may be made to David Fork Baptist Church, 3245 N. Cleveland Road, Lexington, 40516. In charge of all arrangements is Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, 289 S. Main St., Winchester.