Charles E. (Gene) Smith Brandenburg, Kentucky Obituary

Charles E. (Gene) Smith

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mr. Charles E. (Gene) Smith, age 75, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, IN.&nbsp; Gene was born August 26, 1945, the son of C.E. and Anna Ruth (Mills) Smith.&nbsp; He proudly enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country during the Vietnam Era.&nbsp; Gene was co-owner, with his brother, of C.E. Smith and Sons, a general construction company established by their father.&nbsp; In recent years, he became a collector of classic cars, especially loving Fords and Mustangs.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Gene is survived by his loving wife, Betty (Morgan) Smith; two children, Steve Smith and his wife, Cindy, and Rebecca Embry and her husband, Jon; four grandchildren, Anthony Smith and his wife, Alexandra, Caroline Smith, Michael Embry and Elizabeth Embry; two brothers, Roger Smith and his wife, Alice and Rick Smith and his wife, Debbie; and his sister, Judy Hicks.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 12, 2021, at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church, with Revs. George Illakkal and Greg Trawick officiating.&nbsp; Burial, with military honors, will follow in the church cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held at Hager Funeral Home in Brandenburg, from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM on Sunday, and from 10:00 AM until 10:30 AM on Monday.&nbsp; A prayer service will be held at 5:00 PM on Sunday led by Deacon Greg Beavin.&nbsp; Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Theresa Parish Life Center.&nbsp;</p>
August 26, 1945 - July 8, 202108/26/194507/08/2021
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Jonell Dailey
July 12, 2021
Betty and family - 
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  
With sympathy,
David and Jonell Dailey
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Joan Meyer Montgomery
July 11, 2021
My Deepest Sympathy to the family. As children Gene and I were best friends. Gene and I were born on the same day one year apart. He was a super great person. Always a gentleman, kind hearted and trustworthy. Heaven has gained one of the VERY best. Blessings, Joan ... Continue Reading
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Roger, Brenda , Jeffrey , Joseph Stull
July 10, 2021
So sorry for your loss prayers and comfort for you all
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July 10, 2021
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July 10, 2021
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J.C. And Lois’s Family
July 9, 2021
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Norma Lee Nunn Hettinger
July 9, 2021
Gene was a wonderful part of the MCHS Class of 1963.  We all share fond memories of those good times.  It is a tribute to him to have lived such a full and successful life.  My love to his family.  You will be in my prayers.