Eugene “Smitty” Smith, 90, Glasgow, died Monday, January 2, 2023 at his residence. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Eugene Thomas Smith and Celeste Ellis Smith Staples.
Smitty was a U S Navy Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict and later with the Army National Guard. He was a retired advertising manager for Houchens Industries and was involved in many civic and church related activities. He was a member of the Glasgow Baptist Church where he served as President of the Job Sunday School Class and also as a Treasurer’s Assistant. He was a coach for Glasgow Little League baseball and football; a member and former president of the Glasgow Quarterback Club; and a driver/coordinator for Goodman Automotive.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years Marcella Crawhorn Smith; two children: Tommy Smith (Dominique) of Knoxville and Lisa Smith Asbury (Mike) of Bowling Green; seven grandchildren: Campbell (Kaity), Celeste (London), Shawn, Kyle (Savannah), Alli, Chandlor (Bailey), and Maci (Landon); two great-grandchildren: Zella Gene (his namesake and other little lady), and Baby Asbury due in July; one sister-in-law, Donnie Staples; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: James Earl Staples and Jackie Staples.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be after 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.