Joseph Benedict Smith Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joseph Benedict Smith of Owensboro, Kentucky, who passed away on January 3, 2021 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Smith and Lillian McCann Smith; his siblings, Mary Kaelin, Margaret Thompson and James A. Smith; and his son-in-law Jerry Hayden.
He is survived by: his children, Sherri Hayden, Staci Senatore, Sonya Hatchett (Dan), Steve Smith (Janet) and Shane Smith (Randalyn); his grandchildren, Jared, Jordan Smith, Brandy Harris, Christy Hayden, Kevin Hayden, Michael, Jeremy Smith, Holly McCarty, Shanna Austin, Amanda Williams, Erica Austin, Hannah Senatore, Amber Snape and Ryan Duggins; and his siblings, Rose McCarter, William E. and John Paul Smith. He is also survived by fifteen great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to volunteerowensboro.com.
