OBIT: Smith, Cosby L., 1926-2000, Butler Co This copy contributed by "Glenda Hall" for use in the USGenWeb Archives. ************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material,must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legalrepresentative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free ********************************************************************* From "The Times Journal," Russell Springs, Russell Co., KY, dated 2 Mar 2000 Name: Cosby L. Smith Residence: Morgantown [Butler Co., KY] Age: 73 Died: 27 Feb 2000 at his residence Born: 25 Oct 1926, Russell Co., KY Son of the late Effie Stephens Smith and Oliver Smith He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Mona E. Elkins Smith, died 24 Jun 1998; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Chester McGowan Occupation: Truck driver for 32 years, retiring in 1985 from Yellow Freight, Indianapolis, Ind. Organization: Member, Teamsters Union Local 135, Indianapolis Military: Veteran, United States Navy, serving in World War II Interests: Stock car racing, fox hunting and his beagle dogs Survivors include four daughters, Joyce Walters and Lu Ann Walters, both of Morgantown, Beverly Gault of Ninevah and Karen George of Nashville; five sons, David A. Smith, Robert D. Smith, Craig L. Smith and Steve W. Smith, all of Morgantown, and Charles L. Smith of Bargersville; 23 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; six brothers, Adron Smith, Harley Smith, Burval Smith, Oliver Smith, J.R. McGowan and John A. McGowan, all of Russell Springs; and two sisters, Gayle Wood of Franklin, Ind., and Artie Mae Sullivan of Russell Springs. Services: Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Meredith-Clark Funeral Home, Morgantown; Rev. Don Kinser officiating. Burial: East Hill Cemetery, Morgantown.