Gene Mitchell Smith, 68, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. He was born in Adair County on May 23, 1954 to the late Lyle Mitchell and Lois Sullivan Smith. He was also preceded in death by several cousins and other family members.

Gene enjoyed hunting and fishing and lived his life to the fullest. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include a daughter Nacole Potts-Hardwick (Ken) of Brevard, NC, two granddaughters Laurel and Allie Hardwick and several cousins, friends, and other relatives.

Funeral services will be 2:00pm Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with cremation to follow the service.  Visitation will be on Sunday after 12:00pm at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Mr. Smith's cremains will be buried beside his parents in the Columbia Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice.