Obituary of Michael T. Smith

Michael T. Smith, age 65, of Covington, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Fort Thomas.  He was pastor of Grace Baptist Church and Chaplain at Baptist Village, for Baptist Life Communities, having served both for over 19 years.  Mike was an avid collector of many things, enjoyed reading, watching musicals, was a World War II buff, a KY Colonel, and a proud band parent.  He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. 

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edward and Marlene Francis Hoteling Smith.  Survivors include his loving wife (of 39 years), Sharon Horn Smith; children, Thomas “Tom” Smith (Carrie), Rebekah Smith, Hannah Smith, Lydia Smith; siblings, Patty “Putt-Putt” Smith and Steve Smith; and grandchildren, Clark Smith and Bishop Smith. 

Visitation will be Thursday, August 19, 2021, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, 11382 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051.  An additional visitation will be held Friday, August 20, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with the funeral service to immediately follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.  Interment will be at Independence Cemetery in Independence, KY.  Memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 5228 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051 or Baptist Life Auxiliary, 3012 Riggs Ave., Erlanger, KY 41018. 

For directions, to view Mike’s Life Tribute video or to leave the family a message of condolence, please go to the tabs on this page. 

Due to the ongoing COVID - 19 pandemic, social distancing of six feet will be enforced and the wearing of face masks will be required by all guests and staff (regardless of vaccination status) while inside the funeral home.