Terry Gael Smith

Terry Gael Smith obituary

Terry Gael Smith

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5317 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40216

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Terry Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Owen Funeral Home - Dixie Highway on Oct. 6, 2025.

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Terry Gael Smith, 77, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, at Signature-Etown. Terry was born on April 12, 1948, to his parents Truman and Virginia Mildred (Waller) Smith of Willow Shade, Ky. He retired from Radermacher Corp as an HVAC Installer. He served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Terry was a member of Southeast Christian Church (Southwest Campus). Preceded in death by his parents and son Shannon David. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years Margaret Anne (Gillespie) Smith; son Brian Sebastian, two grandchildren Shane and Chaz and a host of family and friends that loved him. Funeral service will be Friday October 10, 2025, at 11:00am Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway with burial to follow Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central. Visitation will be Thursday October 9, 2025, from 2:00-8:00pm at the funeral home.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

9

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Owen Funeral Homes - Dixie Highway

5317 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40216

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Oct

10

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

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5317 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40216

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Only 19 hours left for delivery to next service.