Joseph Patrick "Joe Pat" Smith, Sr., age 89 of Bardstown, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.  He was born July 14, 1932 in Nelson County.  He was a retired employee of Sisters of Charity of Nazareth College and was a former member of St. Mark's Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Rhodie and Dorothy Faye McCubbins Smith; three siblings, Paul Smith, Faye Buechele and Annie Webb.

Survivors include six children, Joe Pat Smith, Jr. (Kathleen) of Springfield, Rick Smith (Penny) of Greenbriar, John Smith of Bardstown, Chuck Smith of Greenbriar, Missy Kidwell (Randy) of Springfield and Crissy Ballard (Travis) of Greenbriar; a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren; eight siblings, Katherine "Dolly" Fogle, Francis R. "Henry" Smith, Theresa Combs, Barbara Murrillo, Joan Leigh, Clara Smith, Alice Brumley and Michael Smith.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 am Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto.  Deacon Scott Turner will officiate.  Burial will follow in Saint Thomas Cemetery.

Visitation is 4-8 pm Wednesday at Mattingly Funeral Home.

Memorials may go to the American Cancer Society.

Pallbearers are Randy Kidwell II, Andrew Smith, Scott Ballard, Parmer Smith, Dustin Smith and Garrett Yocum.