Norman J. Smith

Norman J. Smith, Born July 9, 1939 in Adair County, KY to Charlie and Eula Smith was a beloved Father, Husband, Brother and Grandpa passed away peacefully Sunday, August 24, 2025 after a brief but aggressive bout with cancer. Norman married the love of his life Shirley Baute in 1962. They had two daughters, Debra and Anita, before The Lord took Shirley suddenly in 1971. Norman was determined to raise his daughters the best he could and managed a decent living as a Heavy Equipment Operator eventually joining the International Union of Operator Engineers which he was a good standing member of through his retirement and until his passing. Norman found love again later in life by marrying Gloria D. McIver in 1992. Norman and Gloria spent their retirement years between Kentucky and eventually settled back into the Inverness community in Florida until Gloria's passing in 2023. Norman spent the last 2 ½ years living close to his daughter, Anita and her family, in Valrico, FL in a beautiful independent living community, Osprey Heights. Norman loved bluegrass and country music, fishing, working in the yard and he loved his girl's and grandchildren. Norman accepted The Lord Jesus Christ as his personal savior shortly before his death and is Heaven Bound! Norman was preceded in death by his parents, his wives, his daughter Debra and several sisters and brothers. He is survived by his daughter Anita Cabrera (Lou) and Grandchildren Jonluke, Rachel, Travis, Danielle and Amber Cabrera. He is also survived by his sister Fannie Mae Jacobs (Homer) and brother Glen Smith who reside in Kentucky. Norman is also survived by two nieces who continually visited him and stayed in constant contact with him literally up until his death, Lori and Jennifer Moss. Thank you to Jason's Place on Stonehill for Norman's excellent personal care in his last days.

The funeral service was held Thursday, August 28 at Bell Shoals Church (Chapel) 2102 Bell Shoals Rd. Brandon, FL 33511. Burial is at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Harden Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers or gifts of that nature, please make a donation to Bell Shoals Academy/Unrivaled Campaign for their efforts to further God's Kingdom through education at https://pushpay.com/g/bellshoalsacademy.