Obituaries

Obituaries » Donnie Smith

Check your settings when you are happy with your print preview press the print icon below.

Show Obituaries Show Guestbook Show Photos QR Code Print

Donnie Smith

January 9, 1957 - July 21, 2021

Burial Date July 25, 2021

Obituary Viewed 3991 times

Share your Memorial with Family & Friends

Donnie Smith, age 64, of Jackson, KY passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at his residence in Jackson, KY.-He was born January 9, 1957, in Jackson, KY, and was the son of the late Thomas Jefferson and Mary Elizabeth Strong Smith.- Donnie was a graduate of Breathitt High School in 1975. He attended Lees JR College and studied radio, tv, and film production at EKU in Richmond, KY.- He was a local businessman in Jackson for many years which included the dairy bar and Breathitt Collectables and Videos.-He was a big Breathitt High School and UK sports fan, and did radio work as a sports announcer for WVQQ in Hyden and WSGS in Hazard.-He was a former disc jockey for WJSN-FM in Jackson.-He is survived by sisters: Linda Buck and fiancee Hugh Lomas of Evans, GA and Debra ( William) Henson of Lost Creek, KY.-One brother: Jeff Smith of Jackson, KY. Niece: Emily Buck.-Nephews: Thomas J. Smith, IV; Matthew Colby Henson, William Henson, JR; Corey Buck.- Great Nephews: Jaxson Taylor Smith and Thomas J. Smith, V.- Aunts: Margaret (Marshall) Cain of Mt. Vernon, KY and Mollie Strong of Jackson, KY.- He is also survived by a host of cousins and many friends.-A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at 1:00 pm at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel with Armon Nichols officiating- Visitation will begin at 12:00 pm until the time of service.-His remains will be interred at the Jackson Cemetery on Monday, July 26, 2021, with a private brief service at the gravesite.-Deaton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Deaton Funeral Home Jackson, KY