Willie Rex Smith

Willie "Rex" Smith, 83, of Okolona, returned to his Heavenly Father on Friday, January 20, 2017. Mr. Smith was born to Willie Eugene and Mable Hunt Smith on November 26, 1933 in Barren Co. Kentucky. Rex was a member of Central Church of Christ and a talented musician. He was a proud member of the Preston Highway String Band who plays bluegrass music in nursing homes and assisted care facilities. Rex loved bringing joy to hundreds of our community's elderly. Mr. Smith is preceded in death by parents, Willie and Mable Smith; a brother, Everett Smith and a sister Juanita Doolin. Mr. Smith leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 56 years, Rebecca Smith; a daughter Renee Sullivan (Tim); a son, Ricky Smith, 4 grandchildren, Aaron Sullivan, Tyler and Andrew Smith, and Cara Popp (Steven); 2 great grandchildren, Savannah and Tyler Popp; 3 sisters, Helen Eaton, Ruby Gosnell, and Dianne Steenbergen; 2 brothers, Ray Smith (Janice) and Carroll Smith (Nell); a sister-in-law, Marie Smith; and his favorite furry companion, Abigail. Funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 25th at A. F. Crow and Son Funeral Home with burial at Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Friends and Family may pay their respects on Monday, January, 23, 2017 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm EST. at Schoppenhorst Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home, 4895 N. Preston Hwy. (at Brooks Rd.), and Visitation will be at A. F. Crow & Son Funeral Home on Wednesday from 10:00 am until time of service. Expressions of Sympathy can be made to Hosparus of Louisville.