Jay Walter Smith Obituary
The world bids farewell to Jay Walter Smith of Stanford, Kentucky, departing on February 20, 2026 at the age of 78. Jay leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Hurley Thomas "Tom" and Lena Manuel Smith; and his brother Mark Smith. He is survived by: his wife Mitzi D. Tyler Smith; his children, Kimberly Taylor (John) and Justin Smith; his stepdaughters, Ashley Sloan (Jared), Sarah Branam (Greg) and Samantha Key; his grandchildren, Alex Taylor, Chance Taylor, Brittani Moberly (Alex), Caleb Branam, Codi Branam and Knox Sloan; his great grandchild C. J. Moberly; his sister Sheila Smith Hopkins; his niece Brandy Norwood (Jon); and his nephew Chris HopkinsSister (Amanda).
Honorary Pallbearers Include: Herbert Jones and members of both the American Legion Post # 345 and the Lincoln County Veterans Outreach Center of Stanford, Kentucky, In Lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions in loving memory of Jay Smith, be made to the Lincoln County Veterans Outreach Center, mailing address of 107 North 2nd Street, Stanford, Kentucky 40484.
