Michael Anthony Smith, 64, of Columbia, died Friday, June 21, 2024 in Campbellsville.
He was born June 5, 1960 to the late James Henry Smith and the late Jo Hattie Motley Smith. He attended Indianapolis Public Schools and worked at Sexton & Cox Detail & Wash. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five aunts, Ruth Motley, Nancy Motley, Wanda Motley, Gladys Triplett and Norma Ramsey; and three uncles, L.B. Smith, William Fred Johnson and Thomas Motley.
Survivors include three brothers, David Motley (Shelby) of Indianapolis, William J. Smith of Indiana and James D. Smith of Columbia; four sisters, Joyce Hooten, Lena Rea Smith, Helen R. Pittman and Patricia L. Smith all of Indiana; three uncles, Ben Smith of Columbia, Robert N. Motley and Mark Motley both of Indiana; four aunts, Delores Motley, Linda Motley, Christine Motley and Donetta Duncan all of Indiana; several other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 1, 2024 at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Bowe delivering the eulogy and burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Casket bearers were Lee Allen Graves, Craig Lasley, Dwight Taylor, Charles Jones, Stephen Walkup and Heath Walkup.
Honorary casket bearers were Garry Cox, Bill Sexton and Billy Wheat.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
