Thomas Smith Obituary
Thomas Earl Smith, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
He was born on March 29, 1951 in Towncreek, Alabama to Andy and Lillie (Johnson) Smith. He is preceded in death by his Father, Andy Smith, Jr., Mother, Lillie Mae Smith, Siblings, Charles James Smith and Stepforn Smith.
Thomas is survived by his loving family, Children, Stacey Smith, Thomas Earl Smith, Jr., Sh'neki (Arnez) Galbreath, and Ronta Beeler; Grandchildren, Briannah Smith, Tamecia Smith, Chance Hughes, Chantel Smith, Ta'jay Smith, Taraji Smith, Allin'ta Burbridge, A'Vonah Galbreath, Ronta Beeler Jr., Adonis Beeler, Son'Ja, Amaya Beeler, and Alakai-Paris Beeler; Siblings, Hubbard Lee (Mattie) Smith, Darnell Smith, Andy (Kim) Smith, III, Elender Diann Burnett, SharRon (Terrie) Smith, and Victoria (Phillip) Grimes, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends to cherish his memory forever.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel, (10304 Dixie Hwy). His Memorial Service will be held at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (3500 Peleske Dr. Louisville, KY 40216) on Saturday November 8th at 3:00 pm
Thomas Smith Memorial ServiceTime: Nov 8, 2025 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84712690382?pwd=Y0s05mwrBAAUrxL5Mao2o6W6AXalUu.1
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