Elmer Smith

Elmer "Paul" Smith, 72, of Burnside KY (Keno Community), departed from this life on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Paul was born on December 6, 1952 in Somerset, KY to Stanley Edward Smith and Thelma Jean (Gibson) Smith.

Paul was preceded in death by his father and mother, and three brothers; Ronnie Edward Smith, Larry Gene Smith, and Gregory Lee Smith.

He is survived by his beloved daughter, Bobbie Jean Smith Coggins (Scott), three grandchildren; Keaton Smith (Chloe), Kolton Goff, and Jaydon Coggins (Kelcie), and a step great grandson Walker Chase Coggins; three brothers David Wayne Smith (Stephanie), Kenneth Edward Smith and Kevin Edward Smith. Two sisters; Bambi Lynn Rutherford (Johnnie) and Mary Kathleen (Kathy) Belcher (Nipsy) as well as nieces Celena, Candice, and Tricia.

First and foremost, Paul was a beloved father to his only daughter Bobbie Jean, whom he loved "bigger than the world and everything in it" and was his pride and joy. He was a licensed blaster and spent many years working for Environmental Construction. He enjoyed the outdoors spending time in the woods hunting and being on the riverbanks fishing. In his younger years, he enjoyed racing his Chevelle on Keno Rd. He loved spending time with his many friends and enjoyed a simple life as a man of few words. He loved having breakfast at VIPs restaurant and went every chance he got. Paul will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

The family would like to extend a special "thank you" to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital for the exceptional care, kindness, and compassion shown to him during this difficult time.

A funeral service will be held Friday, January 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Pulaski Funeral Home.

Burial will follow at Grave Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 12:00 PM until time for services at Pulaski Funeral Home.

Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.