James Verlis Smith

James Verlis Smith, 74, of Yosemite, passed away, Monday, December 28, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.

 

He was born on November 13, 1946 in Pulaski County, Kentucky; son of the late Robert L. & Lucy (Bastin) Smith. He was a retired clerk for Somerset Auto Parts and was a United States Marine Veteran.

 

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Smith; a son, Jimmy Smith of Yosemite, Kentucky; a step-son, Denny Meece of Chattanooga, Tennessee; a daughter, Thersa Case of Independence, Kentucky; a step-daughter, Jeannie Meece of Gaithersburg, Maryland; two brothers, Janis & (Nancy) Smith of Yosemite, Kentucky and Michael & (Janice) Smith of Eubank, Kentucky; a sister, Ethel & (Robert) Roy of Yosemite, Kentucky; twelve grandchildren, Amber, Brittany, Jordan, Dustin, Seth, Abby, Corey, Jeremy, Sydney, Shoshuana, Jacob, & Olivia; eleven great-grandchildren, Denton, Addison, Brantley, Trinity, Autumn, Briar, Brielle, Cullan, Everleigh, Ryan, & Luna; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, & nephews.

 

He is preceded in death by his parents.

 

A Funeral Service will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Chapel of Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Ferlin Price & Bro. Barry Lee officiating.

 

Military Honors will be conducted by Casey County Veteran's Honor Guard.

 

Burial will be in Salyers Cemetery.

 

Visitation will be after 11:00 AM Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home.

 

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