James Willard Smith

19th, 2020 surrounded by his family. Willard was born in Allensville,

Kentucky on March 1, 1928. Willard is a member of the Gallatin First

Baptist Church and a long-time member of Goodlettsville First Baptist

Church. He taught a Sunday School class for over 50 years as well as

serving as a deacon. He loved hunting, fishing, Kentucky Basketball and

his family and friends.

Willard is survived by his wife of 28 years Dottie Smith, daughters,

Ginny Wood of Palmetto FL, Terri Russell of Gallatin TN; 3

grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

Willard was preceded in death by his parents, Frank J. Smith and Janey

Blair Smith , Jane Standard Smith wife of 41 years ; and brothers Frank

J. Smith, and Thomas Smith.

A celebration of Willard’s life will be held on Saturday March 21 at 1:00

PM at Belmont Cemetery, Highway 102, Allensville, Kentucky. This has

been arranged in lieu of a traditional funeral service due to the recent

development of Coronavirus with social distancing. You are welcome

to come but please do not feel obligated to attend; these are difficult

times. We feel your love and prayers.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be given to Gideons

International.