Hoy Franklin Smith Jr

Hoy Franklin Smith Jr., 83 of Science Hill, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on July 5, 1943 to the late Hoy and Kathleen (Todd) Smith Sr. in Pulaski county, Kentucky. He enjoyed spending his time working on old cars and had a love for playing Bluegrass music, two hobbies that brought him much happiness.

Jr. is survived by his wife, Vicki (Fackler) Smith; his children, Kellie & (Ernie) Wood and Jimmy & (Renee) Smith; his grandchildren, Heather & (Trevor) VanHook, Kendra & (Josh) Cromer, Candice & (Ben) Wood, Lilly & (Logan) Wood, Cody & (Aubrie) Smith, Stacey & (John) Thurman, Danielle & (Hannah) Mountjoy, Caleb & (Brianna) Smith, and Coltin & (Laci) Smith; great-grandchildren, LeAsiah & (DJ), Landin Wood, Julie Wood, Kaidan Wood, Collin Wood, Kainyn VanHook, Jordyn Cromer, Roscoe Wood, Scout Wood, Maverick Thurman, Hunter Thurman, Rae Mountjoy, Boone Mountjoy, Tulsa Mountjoy, Paisley Smith, Bentley Smith, Emma Smith, Callum Smith, and Carson Smith; great-great-grandchild, Hudson Jaggers; and his brothers and sisters, Brenda & (Alvin) Neal, Glen & (Melissa) Smith, Sue & (Jeff) Wright, Kathy Gibson, Gerald Smith, and Roger & (Marnita) Smith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Janice Smith; his brothers, Sonny Smith, Gary Smith, and Jimmy Smith; his granddaughter, Mallory Cromer; his brother-in-law, Gary Gibson; and his sister-in-law, Sheila Smith.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Noah Broughton and Bro. Melvin Sisson officiating.

Burial will be at Science Hill Cemetery.

Military Honors will be performed by the American Legion Post # 38.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Monday, November 16, 2026 and from 9:00 AM until time for services on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.

Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.