ARVIL SMITH, son of the late Henry Clay Smith and Tina McIntosh Smith, was born in Owsley County, Kentucky on December 26 th , 1933 and peacefully departed this life on December 4 th , 2023 in Beattyville, Kentucky at the age of 89 years. He worked and retired from Wiser Oil Company in Lee County, Kentucky.
He leaves behind a loving wife of 71 years, Minnie Tirey Smith; two daughters, Kathy Smith Drake (Richard) and Brenda Smith Lucas (Phillip); 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; 3
sisters, Heneritta Long, Mary Lou Angel, and Frances Kincaid; and one brother, Ronald Lee Smith.
In addition to his parents, Arvil is preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Ray Smith; two sisters, Donna Carol Smith and Virginia Smith; and one brother, Everett Smith. Funeral services were held at Newnam Funeral Home with Bro. Garett Thomas officiating. Burial followed at Riverview Cemetery. Newnam in charge of arrangements.
