Acie P. Smith, Jr. Obituary (1933

Mr. Acie P. Smith, Jr., age 80, of Madison, Indiana entered this life on March 11, 1933 in Owenton, Kentucky. He was the loving son of the late, Asa, Sr. and Mary New Smith. Acie was a graduate of Owenton High School in Owenton, Kentucky. The family moved to Commiskey in 1947 and to Madison in 1957. Acie was inducted into the United States Air Force on June 24, 1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He rose to the rank of Airman First Class during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on May 29, 1956 at Parks Air Force Base in California. He received the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. On July 11, 1957 in Columbus, Indiana, Acie was united in marriage to Betty Jean Brown. This happy union was blessed with two sons and a daughter. He was employed from 1959 to 1988 at Cummins Engine Company in Columbus, Indiana. After his retirement from Cummins he began driving a truck for Kendrick Trucking in Hillview, Kentucky from 1988-2011. Acie was a faithful member of Calvary Wesleyan Church in Madison. He was also a member of the Diesel Workers Union in Columbus. He was a devoted husband, loving dad and grandpa. Acie died Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 5:00 a.m. at The Water's of Clifty Falls in Madison, Indiana. A LOVING FAMILY Acie will be missed by his loving wife of nearly fifty six years: Betty Jean Brown Smith of Madison, Indiana; his loving sons: Terry Smith and his companion, Brenda Swift of Louisville, Kentucky, Jeff Smith and his wife, Jessica of North Vernon, Indiana; his loving daughter: Kim Briner of Madison, Indiana; his grandchildren: Naomi Briner, Amber Briner, Emily Briner, Rachel Briner, Kayla Smith, Kyle Smith & Jayden Smith; his great grandchildren: Adelia Briner and Henry Helms; his sister in law: Harriet Smith of Madison, Indiana; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Asa Sr., and Mary New Smith; his brothers, Kirtley Smith, Elwood Lane Smith, James Smith and Noah Smith. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., by the Rev. Monty L. Mahoney at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Dupont Cemetery in Dupont, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may call Friday from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until time of the service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MILITARY HONORS A Final Salute will be conducted on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, by Jefferson Post 9, of the American Legion. Full military honors will be conducted at the graveside by Jefferson Post 9, of the American Legion. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Wesleyan Church. Cards are available at the funeral home. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Acie P. Smith, Jr., please click here to visit our sympathy store.