Richard Early “Dickey” Smith of Kuttawa, passed away on March 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife, Marilyn, and his three daughters, Tammy, Susan, and Lelia. A passionate turkey hunter, Dickey, age 85, passed away while traveling to hunt Osceola Turkeys in Florida with his granddaughter.
Known for his sense of humor and strong work ethic, Dickey was most often found playing practical jokes on his coworkers at “The Plants” in Calvert City or bush hogging on his family farm in Princeton.
Dickey is survived by his wife, Marilyn Timmons Smith of Kuttawa, daughters, Tammy Johnstone of Lexington, Susan Thomas of Paducah, Lelia Jackson of Laguna, California, step-son, Adam Burgdolf of Lexington, six granddaughters and one grandson, and 15 great grandchildren, two of whom are named after their “Pa Dick”, and one sister Patty Littlepage of Princeton.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Guy Smith and Margaret Early Smith, one brother, Larry Smith, and his beloved dog Katie.
Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon Saturday March 23, 2024, at Dunn’s Funeral Home in Eddyville with Rev. Mike Farmer, Rev. Matt Grimes, Mike Knoth and Ron Mathis officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. till 12:00 noon Saturday March 23, 2024, at Dunn’s, burial will follow at Kuttawa Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to HR Ministries P.O. Box 311, Princeton, Ky 42445 or hr.net in Dickey’s name.
