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Jonathan Smithers Obituary
Known by family and friends as J.T., he was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, living most of his life in Radcliff and Louisville.
J.T. loved music and he was an avid reader and writer of poetry. No one loved sports more than J.T. He was a huge U of L Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds and Indianapolis Colts fan and could hold a conversation with anyone when it came to sports. His loyalty to the Cardinals was unwavering.
J.T. was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Thomas E. Sr. and Betty Y. Smithers; his maternal grandfather, ET Ferrell (Sarge); his uncle, Keith L. Ferrell; and his aunt, Debra J. Sandifer.
Survivors include his parents, Calvin L. and Katrina F. Smithers of Columbia, South Carolina; his brother, Phillip A. Smithers of Louisville; and two very special nieces, Aesha and Jada Smithers of Louisville. J.T. also is survived by countless uncles, aunts, cousins and loyal friends.
A memorial service to honor and celebrate Jonathan's life is at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at W.T. Shumake & Daughters Funeral Home in Louisville.
Visitation begins at 2 p.m. at W.T. Shumake & Daughters Funeral Home.
Percell and Sons Funeral Home in Elizabethtown is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jonathan Smithers
Petey
September 27, 2023
Continue to Rest. You are missed!
Petey
September 27, 2022
Continue to watch over us. Love and miss you Cuz!
Petey Sandifer
September 27, 2020
Thinking of you Cuz! Rest in Paradise Gone but not forgotten!
October 19, 2019
Calvin Smithers
October 13, 2019
We miss you Son!
Mom and Dad
Janet Hartzell
October 6, 2019
Katrina I am so sorry to know of your loss. I can only tell you it get's a little easier with time and belief of and love of God. I asked JT to please give my Darlene a hug for me and I know he will. May God hold you in the palm of his hand and be with all of you during these trying days.
Betty Sandifer
October 5, 2019
Cousin I will miss our going back and forth about your U of L Cardinals and my KY Wildcats! May you Rest In Peace! Miss and love you always.
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