James Daniel Smith

James Daniel Smith, 79, of Nortonville, KY passed away on Wednesday August 9, 2023 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

He was born on October 16, 1943 in Dalton, KY to the late James Orville Smith and Myrtle Ivy Duncan Smith. He was also proceeded in death by his wife, Eileen "Sue" Smith; son, Marty David Smith; brothers, Paul, Eddie, Arty, Tom, Herb, and John David; and sister, Jo Ann.

James worked as a banker for Bank of America in Chicago and was a US Army Vietnam veteran. He enjoyed spending his free time by going fishing and watching the stock market. He also liked going to various water parks.

He is survived by his daughters, Kim Smith of Hinckley, IL and Tracy (Jorge) Garcia of Nortonville; son, Troy (Heather) Smith of Madisonville; brothers, Ray Wiley of Tennessee and Robby Smith of Manitou; grandchildren, Danni, Hayley, Chaz, Kyndra, Taylor, James, Harmoni, Brian, and Madison; and eleven great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday August 20, 2023 at Real Life Church at 3505 Hanson Road, Madisonville, KY 42431.

Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. until service time Sunday at the church.