Lawrence M. Smith departed this life on June 18, 2026, at the age of 79. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, veteran, and friend whose life was marked by service, hard work, and love for his family.

Born on January 24, 1947, Lawrence lived a life dedicated to caring for those he loved. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army and later worked as a dedicated employee of Naval Ordnance in Louisville, Kentucky, and South Carolina until his retirement.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley Irvin Smith; his parents, Joseph Martin Smith, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Hayden Smith; his sisters, Florence Smith Marie Smith, Rita J. Porter, and LaTonya Smith; and his brothers, Joseph Michael Smith and Donald Wayne Smith.

He leaves to cherish his memory his sons, Corey Lamont Smith and William Kevin (Angela) Smith of Bowling Green, Kentucky. He is also survived by his sisters, Elizabeth Ann Hayden of Louisville, Kentucky, Bernadette (Wallace) Stanley of Bardstown, Kentucky, and Deborah Trigg of Lebanon, Kentucky; and his brothers, James Louis Smith of Louisville, Kentucky, and Mark (Cassandra) Smith of Atlanta, Georgia.

Lawrence was a proud grandfather to Andrea Shay Davis, Ramone Fuller, Miosha Odom, Triana Boggs, Xavius Smith, and Colton Smith. He was also blessed with several great-grandchildren who brought joy and happiness to his life.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Bosley Funeral Home with Deacon Joseph R. Dant officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Mt. Washington, KY, with full military honors.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the time of the service on Tuesday at Bosley Funeral Home.