Slayton Smith
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Slayton Smith, age 88, of Somerset, KY., formerly of Fremont NE, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at his home.
Slayton was born on October 20, 1931, in Hayward, IA., to the late John W. Smith and Marguerite Schutt Smith. He was a Seaman in the United States Navy and a retired electrical lineman and worked for numerous different electric companies in the Omaha area. He was also an avid golfer.
He is survived by a son, Sterling Smith (Jeanne Meyer) Smith of Omaha, NE; a brother, Ames (Rosalee) Smith of Colorado Springs, CO; a brother-in-law, Dallas Cummins of Somerset, KY; a niece, Laura (Sean) Smith of Colorado Springs, CO. and a nephew, Eric Smith of Siloam Springs, AR. and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Along with his parents, John and Marguerite Smith, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn "Charlie" Smith, whom he married on August 22, 1964 in Campbell County, TN; she preceded him in death on July 31, 2006.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 from 11:00am until 1:00pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.
His funeral service will follow on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 1:00pm at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Mullins officiating. Burial will be at Mill Springs National Cemetery. Military Honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post# 38 Honor Guard.
You may view the obituary and send condolences to the family at our website: www.LakeCumberlandFuneralService.com
Lake Cumberland Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Slayton Smith.