Orville Smith, 78, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late James Smith and Edith Pennington Smith, was born May 26, 1943 in Hardin County, KY and departed this life Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY.

He was a hardworking man and started his own business doing tree removals. He started Green Acres Tree Removal in Illinois then came to Campbellsville and started Ray’s Tree Removal. Orville was known by many people and was loved dearly. Many knew him for his love of boots and several people called him “Boots” for this very reason. He was a loving husband, father, brother, papaw, and friend. He will be loved and missed by many.

Orville united in marriage to Faye Smith in 1961, who preceded her death September 16, 2010.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Bonnie Smith Cross of Campbellsville

4 grandchildren: Raymond Carl Fowler IV & wife Jessica of Louisville; Rodney Joseph Tyler Cross of San Diego California; Rebecca Faye Cassie Cross of Lexington; and Jacqueline Nicole Cross of Lexington

4 great-grandchildren: Raymond Carl Fowler V of Louisville; Halle Reese Cross of Campbellsville; Levi Henry Fowler of Louisville; and Athena Rose Leggins of Campbellsville

2 brothers: Jimmy Dale Smith & wife Sandy of Greensburg and Roger Smith of Indiana

2 sisters: Beulah Ann Smith and Linda Sue Williams & husband Paul, both of Illinois

Besides his parents and wife, Orville was preceded in death by two beloved children: Brenda Sue Smith in 2008 and Timothy Orville Smith in 2020.

VISITATION: Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 5pm-8pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville

FUNERAL: Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 1pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home 

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens