Harrison "Smitty" Smith JR
December 25, 2020
Harrison Smith JR (Smitty), age 88 died in Gainesville Florida on December 25th, 2020.
He was born in Harlan County KY September 16th, 1932. He had a life long passion with automobiles; working on them in his shops or buying and selling them on his car lots until he retired. He was always there for anyone in need and was the greatest father, brother, grandfather or friend. He lived life to the fullest, enjoyed traveling, westerns, country music and car racing. He was a Veteran of the United States Army in the Korean War.
Preceded in death by:
Harrison Smith SR (Father), Roger Steven Delk (Son in law).
Survived by:
Children - Cheryl Cornett (Douglas) Debra Kay Howard (Gary)
Grandchildren - Shane Asher Howard, Jeremy Steven Delk, Sean Christopher Howard (Jessica), Joshua Harrison Delk and Scott Wayne Howard (Whitney)
Great Grandchildren - Laney Beth Howard, Kaylee Shayne Howard, Daphne Ann Howard, Sawyer Joe Howard, Graham Harrison Delk, Maggie Maye Howard, Isabella Renee Delk, Kynlee Marie Howard, Riggs Henry Howard and Ava Collins Delk
Sisters - Doris Irene Brinegar, Rubbie Jean Williams (Jimmy)
Brothers - Billy Ray Smith (Tammy) and Delbert Dixon
Numerous Cousins, Nieces and Nephews
Our family lost a strong, brave and kind soul that will forever be in our hearts, until we meet again, Love you Daddy.
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Daddy, I miss you so very much already. Knowing I can't speak to you about our Nascar, our Westerns. We were so close. You were the best father a child could have, and I was very blessed to have you. I love you Daddy. I'll always be your buddy