Boyce B. "Berry" Smith Sr.

Boyce Smith ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by McKnight Funeral Home Inc on Mar. 17, 2026.e "Berry" Smith, Sr, of Crab Orchard, KY passed away March 16, 2026 atRockcastle Hospital. Boyce was born in Big Sexton Creek, KY on June 26, 1944 to thelate Charlie and Addie Banks Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Smith.Boyce worked for many years as a welder. He loved to watch westerns, includingGunsmoke, Wells Fargo, and Cheyenne. He loved to hunt, fish, and tell tall tales.Survivors IncludeThree Children,Susan (Ronnie) LambBoyce, Jr. (Lisa) SmithDonald Wayne SmithOne Step Son, John Sparkman and companion, StephanieEight Grandchildren,Travis (Jennifer) Smith, Dowell (Carol) Smith, Travis (Jennifer) Smith, Brandon(Stephanie) Lamb, Hannah Smith, Cody Smith, Rachel (Nick) Finley, Evelyn Sparkman,Isaac Sparkman, Nevaeh SparkmanEight Great GrandchildrenThree Sisters, Bonnie Bowles, Lettie Hall, and Patty HolladayTwo Brothers, Jimmy (Sandra) Smith, & Dowell (Carol) SmithIn addition to his parents and wife, Boyce was preceded in death by a sister, Martha LynnSmith, five brothers, Raymond, Elmer, Jerry, Edwin, and Forrester Smith, one grandson,Justin Smith, and one step son, Berry SparkmanFuneral Date and Time: 1:00 PM on Friday, March 20, 2026 at McKnight Funeral HomeChapel, 147 Main St., Crab Orchard, KY 40419Officiating Ministers: Bro. Boyce Smith, Jr. and Bro. Bob SmithPlace of Burial: Will be announced as information becomes availablePublic Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM funeral time at McKnight FuneralHome on Friday, March 20, 2026Pallbearers Include:Boyce Smith, Jr., Cody Smith, Nick Finley, Elmer Chesnut, Clarence Chesnut, JimmySmith, Dowell Smith, and Isaiah SmithTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.