Gene Smith, Sr.80 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021. He was born on May 31, 1940 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Ray & Reva Cole Smith. Gene worked for BFI for 33 years as a truck driver. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his brothers Bill (Sheryel) Smith and David Smith, sister Mona (late Matthew) Webb, and a son, Gene Smith Jr.He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Elaine Smith; children, Greg (Cheryle) Smith, Beverly (Tim) Swineford, Jerry (Michele) Smith; stepchildren, Keith Woodcock, Scott Woodcock; a brother, Ray Smith Jr.; sisters, Leona (late David) McDaniel, and Louetta (late Mike) Anderson; 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Gene loved his family very much.Gene adored his beloved wife Elaine. He was a member of Northern Park Baptist Church. He also enjoyed watching professional wrestling and he was a Star Trek fan. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Gene’s funeral service will be private. Per Indiana State Department of Health’s mandate, all services and visitations are limited to 50 people or less. Masks are mandatory and are to be worn properly at all times.The service was streamed on Facebook Thursday March 4th at 1pmhttps://fb.watch/40Wx0NDMlB/ He will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Greenwood, Indiana.Please feel free to sign the guest book and leave a personal message for the family on this page.
