Ernest "Mert" Clifton Smith, age 73 of Lebanon, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Springview Hospital. He was born on February 13, 1949 in Lebanon to his late father, Harry Clifton Smith and his mother, Mary Jean Smith of Lebanon.

Mert worked for General Electric for 35 years and took pride in his work. He also loved his country and took pride in serving in the United States Army for several years. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his father, Harry Clifton Smith and his brother, Cliff Smith, Jr.

Mert is survived by his mother, Mary Jean Smith of Lebanon; two daughters, Rhonda "Boo" Smith of Louisville and Ebony "Ebbo" Smith of Lebanon; three sons, Ernest "Duke" Tyrone Smith, Scottie Smith and Brandon Smith, all of Louisville; eight grandchildren, Jalil "Boop", Chanse "Tink", Krya "Toot Toot", Jordan "Peanut", Trenton, Kessia, Angelita and Taye; as well as a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, December 01, 2022 at Bosley Funeral Home and will be officiated by Rev. Tommy Calhoun. Interment will follow in Lebanon National Cemetery where full military honors will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service on Thursday.