Samuel Dean Smith, 64, of Paris, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010 at his home.

He was born June 9, 1945 in Nicholas County to the late Lloyd & Josie Ann Jones Smith.

He is survived by 2 brothers, Eldon (Brenda) Smith, Lexington, and Bobby Lee Smith, California, 8 sisters, Rose Booth, Morning View, Lida (Franklin) Abbott, Carrollton, Nancy Bullock, Paris, Anna Bee (Joe) Sorrell, Cynthiana, Annis Jean Coles, Louisville, Janice Walker, Tyler, TX, Eula Faye (John) Hurst, Papaw, MI, & Kathy Jean (William) Thorpe, Paris, and several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Betty Hollar & Edna Smith.

Services will be 1:00 PM Thursday May, 20, 2010, at Headquarters United Methodist Church by the Rev. Sammie Campbell with burial to follow in Barterville Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 5:00 PM Wednesday at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home.