John Wayne "Smitty" Smith

John Wayne "Smitty" Smith, 85, of Bardstown passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at his residence.  He was born on June 1, 1938 in Baltimore, Maryland and was a retired bartender.

He was preceded in death by the parents who raised him, Lloyd and Rena Robison; daughter, Montie Mattingly; granddaughter, Ebony Mattingly; and sons-in-law; Tony Stone and Valgene Hayes.

He is survived by his wife, Susan Smith of Bardstown; four daughters, Rosaline Hayes of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Gwendolyn Mattingly, Yolanda Stone and Mary Mattingly all of Bardstown; step-daughter, Christy VanDeventer (David) of Bardstown; step-son, Jason Lee (Jennifer) of Marion, Indiana; ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

His funeral service will be Friday, January 26, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. at Barlow Funeral Home with burial in Bardstown Cemetery.  Bro. Roscoe Linton will officiate.  Visitation will be from 10 A.M. till 12 P.M. Friday, January 26, 2024 at Barlow Funeral Home.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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