Howard “Junebug” Smith Jr, age 78, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation.
He was born Saturday, December 20, 1947, in Carter County, Kentucky, a son of the late Howard Burl and Eva Mae Carroll Smith.
He enjoyed loafing and hanging out with his friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Smith, one brother, Raymond Smith.
Junebug is survived by one son, Howard Dale Smith of Olive Hill, Kentucky; one daughter, Marsha Smith of Wheelersburg, Ohio; two brothers, Kenny (Teresa) Smith of Olive Hill, Kentucky, George Smith of Wichita Falls, Texas; 2 sisters, Judy Jordan of Middleton, Ohio, Wanda Davis of Grayson, Kentucky, along with many other family and friends who will sadly miss him.
Friends may visit from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West Us Hwy 60, Olive Hill, Kentucky.
Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, Kentucky is honored to serve the family of Howard “Junebug” Smith Jr.
