October 17, 1935 ~ April 15, 2013
Chester Reed Smith, 77, Dry Fork, died Monday, April 15, 2013, at his residence after a sudden illness. A native of Barren County, he was a son of the late Byron Chester Smith and Bera Thomerson Smith. He was a life long farmer on the family farm and a faithful member of the Dry Fork Church of Christ. He was a veteran having served with the U. S. Army, a member of the Austin Tracy Lions Club, and an avid pitch player.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Depp Smith; his son, Walter Reed Smith and his wife, Beverly; two grandchildren, Trevor Smith and Bethany Smith; one sister, Virginia Simmons of Glasgow; one sister-in-law, Evelyn Smith of Glasgow; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Cyrus Smith, and his brother-in-law, John Simmons.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.