Obituary: Christopher Allen Smith, 58, Bardstown

Christopher Allen Smith, 58, of Bardstown, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at his home. He enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle and was a proud truck driver. He loved his conference calls with the boys, fellow truckers.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by ome daughter, Jessica Howard; one sister, Denise Smith; and one brother, Michael Smith.

He is survived by his wife, Joni McKinney Smith; two daughters, Christy Smith and Jessica Rhodes; three sons, Chad Rhodes (Katie), Eric Rhodes (Christina), and Zachery Smith; a bonus son, Adrian Wagers (Ashley); one sister, Brenda Smith Grimes; three brothers, Mervel Smith, Billy Cummings (Carol), and Rick Danner (Michelle); six grandchildren, Shayla Sullivan, Hailey Sullivan, Hannah Sullivan, Lily Rhodes, Olivia Rhodes, and Madelynn Rhodes; and his beloved furbaby, Bruno.

In keeping with his wishes, cremation was chosen.

A memorial gathering is noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at the Bardstown Event Center. Memorial gifts in his memory are suggested to American SIDS Institute or the Kentucky Humane Society.

The McFarland-Troutman-Proffitt Funeral Home in Mount Washington is in charge of arrangements.

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