Mikel Smith

Mikel L. Smith
1949 - 2016

Mikel L. Smith, age 66 of Park City, KY, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 in Louisville, KY. He was born on December 26, 1949 in Cave City, KY., to the late Robert Leonard Smith and Ruby Lee Tapscott Smith. He was married to Hazel Gossett Smith of Park City.

He was in Korea on the DMZ during the Vietnam Era as an Army veteran. While in the Army he served 8 years in the Infantry and 12 years in the Air Defense afterwards he retired from Houchens Industries. He was a member Rowletts Baptist Church.

He was an avid golfer and enjoyed bowling, fishing and anything he could do to spend time with family and friends.

He is also survived by one son, Tracy Smith of Glasgow; three brothers, James Smith of Park City, Charles Smith (Dorothy) of Payneville and Leonard Smith (Irene) of Park City; four sisters, Leattia Huff of Park City, Joyce Hester of Park City, Martha Poynter of Cave City and Derenda Jones (Paul) of Park City; Special Nephew, Chris Jones (Leslie) of Park City; three step brothers; three step sisters; several nephews, nieces and host of friends.

He was also preceded in death by one sister, Ada Elizabeth Smith; stepfather, Paul Owen; two stepsisters; one stepbrother; father and mother-in-law, Alvie and Hattie Gossett

Burial will be in Evergreen with graveside military honors by Barren County DAV Chapter 20.

VISITATION
1 pm - 8 pm, Monday, April 4, 2016
9 am - 1 pm, Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
1 pm, Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com.