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Christopher Smith Obituary
58, passed away suddenly on January 18, 2016 at his home in Louisville.
Chris was born in Louisville on December 15, 1957 and grew up in Louisville, becoming a skilled carpenter. He loved to golf but not as much as he loved his Kentucky Wildcats.
Chris is preceded in death by his father, Vertner Smith Jr, and his mother, Ann Curran Smith.
He is survived by his daughter, Kayla Riggins; his son, Kyle, three adoring grandchildren, Landon, Connor and Riley; a sister, Kyle Bianconcini (Giampaolo); 3 brothers, Vertner III(Barbara West), Farrell(Karen) and Gavin; nephews and nieces, Simone and Luca Bianconcini; Skylar Smith, Kingsley Curran Schneider, Collin Smith and Gavin Smith, as well as his loving partner, Ellen Wilson.
Chris was a gentle soul who always had a smile and a kind word for everyone he knew. He was very much loved by his family, friends and his 2 dogs, Frank and Gus, and he will be missed.
Funeral service will be 11 AM Thursday at St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church 2119 Payne Street. Private burial at Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation 4-7 PM Wednesday at Pearson's 149 Breckenridge Lane.
Memorials to Kentucky Humane Society or The Healing Place.
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Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Smith
Susan Gabbard Monfort
January 22, 2016
Dear Chris: Will miss seeing you in the St. Matthews hood. You were always a pleasant person to be around and we have many fun memories from 30+ years ago. You went too young dear friend. Peace and prayers to your family. :(+ RIP, Susan Gabbard Monfort
Anna Perry
January 22, 2016
Loss of a dear family member leaves such a void. May all of your happy and loving memories of Chris with each of you and his canine friends be etched in your heart.
Anna Perry
Bob Detherage
January 21, 2016
Chris will be missed by all who knew him. A one of a kind man that I am honored to have known. I'll miss seeing you on the golf course my friend. I offer my prayers for the family.
Barbara Dillman
January 21, 2016
So sorry for your loss. May your faith in God's plan bring you peace and may your family remain strong through your grief.
A. M.
January 21, 2016
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)
John Theiss
January 20, 2016
You were such a good person, you will be missed by many. We had many good times together with many memories. My prayers are for the family.
Your Friend,
John Theiss
January 20, 2016
Your time was too short. We had many great times together brother. RIP "Fatty" . Love and Peace to the family .
Sandy & Cynthia
Ron Kletter
January 19, 2016
My heart and prayers go out to the entire family.
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