Richard F. Smith Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard F. Smith of Paducah, Kentucky, born in Detroit, Michigan, who passed away on September 2, 2024, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard F. Smith to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Richard is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Richard's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Virgil Smith and Pauline Smith. He is survived by: his wife Patricia Smith of Paducah; his son Christopher Smith; his daughter-in-law Stephanie of Paducah; his granddaughter Tatum Smith of Paducah; and his great grandchildren, Christopher, Chase, Amalee and Arya.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 6th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Keeling & Goodman Funeral Home (2410 Jackson St, Paducah, KY 42003). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 6th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, September 6th 2024 at 2:30 PM at the Oak Grove Cemetery (1613 Park Ave, Paducah, KY 42001).
