James “Butch” Smith, 81

Posted by on Jun 14, 2025

James Elwood “Butch” Smith of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late William Richard and Mary Agnes (Rigsby) Smith, was born November 23, 1943 in Louisville and departed this life on Monday, June 9, 2025 in Hodgenville at the Sunrise Manor Nursing Home. He was 81 years of age.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Norma G. (Sapp) Smith who preceded him in death in 2016.

He was a heating and air technician most of his life and was of the Catholic Faith.

He is survived by many friends, including David Wells of Campbellsville.

A graveside service for James Elwood “Butch” Smith will be Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at the Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, 3441 Old Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY.

Bro. Steve Orr will be officiating.

There will NO visitation prior to the service.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.