Joseph Thaddeus “Thad” Smith
Joseph Thaddeus (Thad) Smith, 88, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late Joseph Clarence Smith and Croakie Josephine Mudd was born on October 18th, 1932, in Washington County, Kentucky and departed this life on December 16th, 2020, at his home after an extended illness.
He had professed his faith in Christ and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Thad served honorably in the US Army. He continued to serve and work, for several years, as a civilian Art Illustrator at Fort Knox.
He served as a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels Association.
He owned and operated Green River Graphics, formerly Thad-Art, for over 40 years and was an avid bowler.
Mr. Smith united in marriage to Teresa Odell Smith of Campbellsville, Kentucky, on May 21st, 1960, who survives.
Survived by two sons and two daughters: Jerome Scott Smith, Donna Maria Wolford, Joseph Dale Smith, and Mary Lynn Smith all of Campbellsville, Kentucky.
Survived by seven grandchildren: Jacob Wolford, Ashley Rameriz, Joseph Smith, Cameron Turner, and Ethan Stamp all of Campbellsville, Kentucky; April McKeil of Murray, Kentucky; and Henry Smith of Lansing, Michigan.
Survived by twelve great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
Besides his parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by two brothers, five sisters, and one daughter Teresa Carol Smith.
Walk through visitation is requested from 5pm-8pm EST, Sunday, December 20th, 2020, at the Auberry Funeral Home on Main Street in downtown Campbellsville.
Funeral services will be at 11am EST, Monday, December 21st, 2020, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church located at 429 North Central Ave. in Campbellsville. Visitation will continue from 9am EST, Monday, December 21st, 2020, until the time of the service at the church. Father Saju Vadakumpadan will be officiating the service for Mr. Joseph Thaddeus (Thad) Smith. Burial to follow in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Cemetery with full military honors.
Social distancing guidelines and mask are required upon entering building.
The staff at Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Joseph Thaddeus (Thad) Smith at our funeral home. God bless you during this difficult time.
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