Richard Lee Smith

Richard "Chubby" Lee Smith, of Burlington, KY passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his residence on Monday, June 16, 2025 at the vibrant age of 65. He was born in Covington, KY on July 25, 1959. Chubby was a graduate of Campbell County High School and a proud military veteran having served his country as a Sergeant in the infantry of the United States Army. He worked as a truck driver for 42 years and as a bus driver for Boone County Board of Education and the Walton-Verona Independent School District. Chubby was also a former member of the Christian Motorcycle Association and loved to hit the open road on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. In his spare time, he often enjoyed boating and spending time with his cherished family. Chubby was preceded in death by his parents, Emmert and Jean Boyers, Sr. and a sister, Eileen (Dan) Jones. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Martha Ann (nee Dixon) Smith; daughters, Rachael Lee Smith and her son, Levi Ray David Hayes and Miranda Sue (Mike) Hirsch; step-sons, Matthew (Carley) Schafer and their son, Liam Everett Schafer, Joseph Schafer, Phillip Schafer and John Schafer; siblings, Judy (Virgil) Brooks, Al Abrams and Emmert Boyers, Jr.; as well as many other relatives and friends. Per Chubby's request, no formal services will be held. Expressions of sympathy in Chubby's name may be made to the charity of the donor's choosing. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015 is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed on Facebook or at www.connleybrothersfuneralhome.com