James Randall Smith Sr., 79, of Bardstown, died Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at Jewish Hospital. He was born Oct. 25, 1945, in New Hope. He was a member of Taylorsville Moose Lodge. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved playing darts, horseshoes and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Effie and Ernest Smith; one sister, Barbara Gibson; and an infant brother, Dominic Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie Smith; three daughters, Becky Price, Belinda Gibson, and Amanda Roby; one son, Jamie Smith; four sisters, Annie Mattingly, Lorrianne Ralston, Needy Fogle, and Joann Boone; five brothers, Sonny Smith, Tiny Smith, Unky Smith, Keith Smith and Pam Smith; three grandchildren, Brandon Price, Ethan Roby and Alex Roby; three great-grandchildren, Cason Price, Lucas Roby and Hazel Roby; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, at Barlow Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may go towards his funeral expenses.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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