Isaac Key "Ike" Smith, 64 of Louisville passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014 at his home.
He was born June 28, 1949 in Madison, IN the son of Leslie Key Smith and Rose Dee (Pratt) Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 39 years, Barbara Versaw Smith.
Ike was a 1967 graduate of Henry County High School and later went on to complete his Bachelor's degree at University of Louisville. He worked in Louisville area news radio for 25 years and was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church and The Sons of Confederate Veterans.
He leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Jennifer Smith Sinclair; a son, Nathan Key Smith; a granddaughter, Adalyn Ellen Smith; a sister, Lillian Ann Smith Arbogast (Al).
A service to celebrate Ike's life will be conducted at 12:00 PM Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Calvary Episcopal Church, 821 S. Fourth St. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM on Friday at Arch L. Heady & Son at Westport Village, 7410 Westport Rd.
In lieu of customary expressions, donations may be given to Calvary Episcopal Church or WHAS Crusade for Children.
Family and friends may sign his guestbook and leave memories at www.archlheadywestport.com
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March 19, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of great loss.
March 16, 2014
Gene and Susan Arbogast
Susan and I spent a wonderful weekend with Ike and Barbara and family at the wedding of our nephew about 18 months ago. A truly fun and devoted couple--we will miss them and always remember Ike's graciousness and gentle humor.
March 13, 2014
Mike McCaulley
Ike and Barbara were such nice neighbors. They will be missed.
March 13, 2014
Nadine Cox
Fond memories of our school days at Campbellsburg Ele and HCHS. Will never forget a brazen comment he made to our 6th grade teacher and the thank you letter I received after a class reunion and the phone conversations about other class gatherings. A gentleman with a keen sense of humor. My sympathy to the family.
March 13, 2014
Bill Love
I have nothing but fond memories of "Ike". We worked together at the former WKLO radio for several years back in the mid 70's. He was the morning newscaster and a great one. His radio talent was only surpassed by his calm dignity and sense of humor. We are all better people for having known Ike Smith.
March 12, 2014
Marsha Hart Jones
I am so very sorry to hear of Ike's death. I have not seen him for over 40 years, but his wife, Barbara, was one of my very best friends in college and throughout the rest of her life. Her death just 6 months ago was so heartbreaking for me, but especially for Ike. He must have been lost without her. Today, my heart goes out to you, Jennifer and Nathan, in the loss of your Dad so soon and so young. May God bless you and give you the strength to get through the next days, weeks, and months. You can go on with the assurance that you had parents who loved each other and loved you for all the days of their lives. ?
March 12, 2014
Kevin Croxton
So sorry to hear of Issac Key's passing. Good friend and fellow classmate. Rest in peace.
March 12, 2014
Shirley Smith
I am so sorry to hear this. I worked with Ike for a number of years, in radio, in Louisville. We had wonderful times together. He was a very talented broadcast journalist and a treasured friend. -- Shirley O'Bryan Smith (Fairfax, VA)
March 11, 2014
Dale Brown
I am very sorry to hear of Ike's passing. He was a very nice man and will be truly missed. He had the ability to make uncomfortable situations very tolerable. My sympathies to Jennifer and Nate.
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