He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War having served in the 32nd Tank Battalion where he attained the rank of Sergeant First Class. He was a former employee of Brown Supply Company for several years before starting his own business as a Cabinet Maker where he continued to make cabinets for many years. Ted was a Christian of Church of Christ faith and a member of VFW Post 5419.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by five siblings, Lerell Smith, Leslie Smith, Denzil Smith, Bera Gwinn, Lucille Strange.
Survivors Include:
His Wife- Carmelita Thrasher Smith of Burkesville, KY
One Son- Nonnie Smith and his wife Margaret of Burkesville, KY
One Daughter- Toshia Harper and her husband Ray of Burkesville, KY
Four Grandchildren- Kurtis Harper, Callie Harper, Phillip (and Jamie) Pierce, Jonathan( and Alicia)Pierce,
Six Great Grandchildren- Andrea Mann, Audrey Pierce, Jamie Lynn Pierce, Amber Pierce, Jalaina Pierce, and Dawson Pierce
One Great Great Grandchild- Skylin Rains
along with a host of nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service:
Wednesday, June 02, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main Street, Burkesville, KY with burial in Stockton Cemetery with military honors. Family requests visitation on Tuesday, June 01, 2021 from 5 P.M. until 9 P.M. at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to Stockton Cemetery Fund and may be left at the funeral home.