Royce Smith, 77 of Benton, KY died on Friday, November 27, 2020, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. He was a member of Briensburg Church of Christ and the Briensburg-TL Jefferson Masonic Lodge #401
Born Friday, January 15, 1943, he was the son of the late Hubert Smith and the late Margret (Fleming) Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Smith of Benton, KY; daughters, Jennifer Rednour husband Derrick of Benton, KY, Mary Jane Story husband Kirk of Benton, KY; brother, William Smith of Missouri; sister, Margret Henley of Benton, KY; and six grandchildren, Carson Thweatt, Austin Rednour, Tanner Rednour, Emma Story, Aubrey Story, and Drake Story.
He was preceded is death by his parents; son, Brian Smith; and brother, Russell Smith.
Due to the current mandate by Governor Beshear effective November 20, 2020, all funeral services, visitations, memorial services, and graveside services are required to be private.
Online condolences may be given at www.collierfuneralhome.com.
Gary Knuckles will officiate the service. Mr. Smith’s interment will be held in the Marshall County Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to: National Reye’s Syndrome Foundation, PO Box 829, Bryan, OH 43506-0829.