Michael Lynn Smith

Michael Lynn Smith obituary

Michael Lynn Smith

Michael Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Warren F. Toler Funeral Home on Aug. 19, 2025.

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Michael Lynn Smith, age 57, of Ida Grace Road in Irvine, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital, following a long illness. He was born November 3, 1967, in Estill County and was the son of Gladys Winkler Smith and the late Billy Gene Smith. He was a former Metcalf Metal employee and had lived in Estill County all his life. Survivors in addition to his mother include:

His daughter: Michaela (Taft) Wright - Oklahoma

1 stepdaughter: Jessica Cole - Estill Co.

1 sister: Delores Rawlins - Estill Co.

2 brothers: Arthur Wayne (Brenda) Smith - Estill Co.

Billy Roy (Rachelle) Smith - Estill Co.

2 grandchildren: Landon Jacob Trent and Dalton Eli Trent

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 20, 1 PM at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Harold Friend and Bro. Jerry Rose officiating. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 11 AM to 1 PM.

Pallbearers: Dalton Trent, Tony Culton, Zander Smith, Michael McIntosh, Ronnie Clowers, and Dwight Smith

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