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J. Phil Smith

August 13, 1924 - April 8, 2016

U.S. Veteran

Burial Date April 11, 2016

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J. Phil Smith, age 91, of Jackson, KY passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016 in Jackson. He was born August 13, 1924 in Hindman, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents: Hillard Hagan and Leodicie (Francis) Smith. At the time of his death, he was Chairman of the Board of the First National Bank of Jackson. He was a US Army Veteran and retired President and CEO of The First National Bank of Jackson, KY. He was also preceded in death by his wife: Dr. Donna Snell Smith. Son: Lester Smith. Six sisters: Dale Turpin, Carol Codell, Andre Denman, Miriam Kincheloe, Sally Handyside and Lois Albin. One brother: Hillard Hagan Smith, II. He is survived by one daughter: Debbie Sheffel of Jackson, KY. Three sons: Hillard Hagan Smith, III of Jackson, KY. Leonard Smith of Lexington, KY and Tom Davison of Jackson, KY. Four grandchildren: John Lester Smith, Barbara Rhea Allen, Kristy Deep and P.J. Sheffel. Eight great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at the First United Methodist Church, 1022 College Avenue, Jackson, KY with Rev. Arthur Ashcraft and Rev. Bruce Hiner officiating. Interment in the Jackson Cemetery, Jackson, KY. Visitation will begin on Sunday, April 10, 2016 from 2:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. at Deaton Funeral Home, 15 Deaton Lane, Jackson, KY. Active pallbearers: Directors of First National Bank. Honorary Pallbearers: Officers, Employees, and Former Employees of First National Bank. Deaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visitation Monday 8:00 am-Noon at Deaton Funeral Home.

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