Wallace Kent Smith

Wallace Kent "Wally" Smith, 81, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. He graduated from Borden High School in 1959 and went on to have a successful career as a homebuilder and trim specialist. Wally was a former member of Borden Community Church and Calvary Christian Church and a current member of Northside Christian Church.

He was born on September 4, 1941, to the late Peter Smith and Daisy (Morris) Smith-Farabee. In addition to his parents, Wally was preceded in death by his siblings, Geneva Clark and Harold Smith.

Wally is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jenene (Gray); children, Pamela Missi (Tony), Jill Brock (Keith), and Kent Smith (Alyssa); grandchildren, Jenna Grantz (Andrew), Shane Missi (Whitney), Drew Brock (Kelsey), Haley Brock, Alexis Geswein, and Matthew Smith; and great-grandchildren, Charlee Grantz, Garrison Grantz, Brynnlee Missi, Riley Missi, and August Brock.

Wally's wish was to be cremated, and a reception of family and friends will be from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany) with a celebration of his life taking place at 6:00 p.m. He will be laid to rest privately at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Borden.

Contributions in Wally's memory may be made to the American Heart & Lung Association or to Gentiva Hospice (391 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, IN 47130).

Wally's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.

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