Harold David Smith, 68, of Fordsville passed away August 16, 2025 at his residence.

He was born February 3, 1957 to the late Harold Dean and Wanda Maybeth Smith. 

He was a 1976 Daviess County High School graduate and manager of the boys basketball team. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church.

David’s many hobbies included watching professional wrestling, the LA Lakers, and UK basketball. He was an avid fan of UK basketball and never left the house without wearing a UK shirt and hat. He also enjoyed collecting movie and TV show DVDs. His knowledge of movie and TV trivia was impressive. His “day on the town” included a visit to his friend Steve’s Star Trax video store and eating at Cracker Barrel.

He is survived by his siblings Bill (Kristi) Smith of Hartford, Paula Ann (Dwayne) Jameson of Beaver Dam, Kathleen Smith (Craig) Bell of Van Buren, Ohio and Lori Beth (Jennifer) Smith of Owensboro; nieces and nephews Casey (Karissa) Smith, Kent (Tacia) Slack, Kaelan (Alyssa) Bell, Becca (Brad) Moore, Brandon Bell; and many great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 22 at 1pm at Providence Baptist Church in Fordsville with burial to follow in Smith Family Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11am until service time at the church. Geary Funeral Home of Fordsville is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Providence Baptist Church.