Francis Rhodie "Henry" Smith

Francis Rhodie "Henry" Smith, 87, of Bardstown, passed away Wednesday December 6, 2023 at his residence.  He was born September 2, 1936 in Bardstown, retired from Seagram's Distillery, United States Marine Corps Veteran, member of American Legion Post 121, and St. Joseph Catholic Church.  He loved gardening, known for home grown tomatoes, enjoyed bee-keeping, never met a stranger, great father and grandfather, known as jumping jack cause he loved to dance, and an avid talker, and University of Kentucky Basketball fan.

He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley H. Smith; parents, William Rhodie and Dorothy Smith; three sisters, Faye, Annie, and Dolly; and two brothers, Joe Pat, and Paul.

He is survived by his four children; Jeannie Wigginton, Joseph Anthony Smith, Carol (Mark) Walker, and Mary J. Gibbs; twelve grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; five sisters, Theresa, Joan, Alice, Clara, and Barbara; brother, Iky; special friend, Bernice Totten; and several nieces and nephews.

His funeral service will be 11:00 am Tuesday December 12, 2023 at Barlow Funeral Home, with burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Shepherdsville.  Rev. Terry Bradshaw will officiate.  Visitation will be 3 - 8 pm Monday December 11 and 9 - 11 am Tuesday December 12 at Barlow Funeral Home.  American Legion will have service at 6 pm Monday.

His family would like to give a special thanks to Hospice of Nelson County, Julie, Ray, and Leann of Flaget Memorial Hospital.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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