Franklin David Smith

Franklin David Smith, 90, of Beaver Dam, Kentucky passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Beaver Dam Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born June 17, 1935, in Taffy, Kentucky to the late Dewey and Ina Gillim Smith. Frank was a farmer which required most of his time except the time he spent with his grandchildren.

Aside from his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of sixty years, Jenna Mae Henry Smith and four siblings, Wildon, Martha Helen, Evelyn and Ethel Ray.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, two children, Martha (Dwight) Raymond of Beaver Dam and David (Tonya) Smith of Bowling Green; two grandchildren, Shawna (Stephen) Mathis and Megan Raymond as well as six great grandchildren, Paige Brandon, Jax Mathis, Raydan Raymond, Ben Mathis, Kruz Raymond and Navee Whitten.

Private family services will be held. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Hartford, Kentucky.

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