Joseph E. “Smitty” Smith Jr.

Joseph E. “Smitty” Smith Jr., 86, of Florence, KY, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, KY. He was a traveling accountant for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, now known as CSX Railroad for 43 years, and he also served in the United States Army. Smitty enjoyed many things in life, from gambling and fireworks, to playing cards and video games, and he always appreciated a good joke. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Emma Smith; his siblings, Wayne Smith, Marie Sharp, and Frieda Mummert; and his son, Phillip Smith. Smitty is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Cecilia Smith of Florence, KY; his children, Paul Smith of Florence, KY, and Linda (Dave) Krill of Loveland, OH. He also leaves behind his grandchildren: Dena, Nicole, Matt, Jennifer, Adam, Mara, and Brian; and his 4 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be on Monday, March 6, 2017 from 5PM-7PM at Linnemann Funeral Homes in Erlanger. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, March, 7, 2017 at 10AM at Linnemann Funeral Homes in Erlanger. Burial at Floral Hills. Memorial contributions to: Marianists Society at the University of Dayton. Online condolences can be sent to www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com.