Mr Paul Allen “Buddy” Smith
July 21, 1948 - January 30, 2021
Paul Allen Smith was born on July 21, 1946 in Paris, Kentucky to the late Sherman L. Smith, Jr. and Mary E. Smith. He departed this life on January 30, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky. Paul retired from Georgia Pacific-Dixie Cup where he was a mechanic and DCM operator for 40 years. Paul enjoyed listening to Jazz, making “found object” art out of Styrofoam or anything he could find. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Sherman L. (Shirley) Smith, III and Wendell P. (Zetta) Smith; a sister, Sharon F. Bell; and his loving companion, Lavonia Bond. Paul is survived by his three daughters, LaTanya (Keith) Brown, Arnola Edwards and Heather Williams; five grandchildren, Tiara Brown, Siearra Brown, LaTasha Edwards, DeAudre Edwards and William Edwards; six great-grandchildren, Easton Brown, Daelin, Daemari, Destiny, DéAja and William, Jr.; a great-great- granddaughter, Harlym Edwards; special loved ones, Jazz and Jody Pope; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Paul Allen Smith was born on July 21, 1946 in Paris, Kentucky to the late Sherman L. Smith, Jr. and Mary E. Smith. He departed this life on January 30, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky. Paul retired from Georgia Pacific-Dixie Cup where he was a... View Obituary & Service Information