ISAAC JOE SMITH, 86, of Benton, KY passed away Friday, September 16, 2016 at his home. Isaac was born on June 22, 1930 in Mayfield Kentucky. He was a devoted husband to his wife Betty of 62 years.
He worked for Caterpillar Tractor Company in Illinois as a Heat Treat Checker for 32 years. Isaac and Betty retired in 1990 and went back home to Benton, Kentucky. He was a veteran of the United States Army.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Lou Wade Smith of Benton, KY; one daughter, Kathryn Ann Randall and husband David of Yorkville, IL; two sons, Joe M. Smith and wife Cathryn of Benton, KY and Owen Lawton Smith and wife Jodi of Sandwich, IL; daughter in law; Linda Smith of Farmington, KY; eleven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; one brother, Walter Jennings Smith of Paducah, KY and one sister, Billie Virginia Smith of Oak Ridge, TN.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Ronnie Dale Smith and Jeffery Allen Smith; one grandson, Jacob Smith. His parents were Dewey Columbus Smith and Bertha Jean Gamble Smith.
Memorial services with Military Rites will be at 1:00PM on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at the home of Mr. Isaac Joe Smith, 2678 Tom Lane Road, Benton, Kentucky. Lunch will be provided after the memorial service.
Filbeck-Cann & King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Mayfield Sports Booster in Isaac’s memory. As he was an avid Mayfield football fan and past player.
Condolences may be sent on-line at www.filbeckcannking.com