Obituary: Michael Jay Bradley Smith, 37, Bardstown
Michael Jay Bradley Smith, 37, of Bardstown, died Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at U of L Hospital due to cancer.
He worked at Reclaim in Louisville, as peer support. He enjoyed helping others, and had been sober for two years. He loved art and music.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Diane Leather Lewis and Bradley Lewis; his grandfather, Willie Smith; his great-grandparents, Cecil and Nadine Leathers, Widmer and Ruby Harmon, and Roy and Mae Lewis; one uncle, Mike Lewis; and one great-great-aunt, Bea Crosier.
He is survived by his parents. Angela and Jay Smith of Bardstown; three children, Desmin Smith, Lydia Smith, and Emma Smith; onesister, Brooke Smith (Caleb) Burns; two brothers, Robert Smith and Matthew (Cheyenne) Smith; one grandmother, Patsy Smith; two mentors, Joshua and Lindsey McCutcheon; six special friends, Steve Sublet, Niko and Jamie, Alex Strong, Isaac Spratt, and Erik Langdon; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
His Celebration of Life is 7 pm. Tuesday, April 29. 2025, at Barlow Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tranquility Recovery.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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