Keith Michael Smith

Keith Michael Smith, age 63, of Harlan, Kentucky passed away Monday, October 19, 2026, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born on October 14, 1963, in Harlan, Kentucky, to Margie Grace and Astor Smith. Keith was a member of the Nolen Masonic Lodge located in Bledsoe, Kentucky, as well as a member of the Harlan Knights Templar Lodge, in Harlan, Kentucky. Keith spent many years mastering the craft of woodturning, was a devoted fisherman, and loved his family most of all.

Along with his parents, Keith is also survived by his beloved wife of forty-three years, Kimberly Brock Smith; one daughter, Amanda M. Barton of Gordon, Kentucky; one son, Michael W. Smith of Gordon, Kentucky; two bonus daughters, Sarah M. Turner (Daniel), and Elvia Turner (Tim); three grandchildren, Elizabeth Barton, Abi Barton, and Dakota Keith Barton; one sister, Patricia Grit (Tonie) of Gordon, Kentucky; one brother, Thomas Smith (Linda) of Evarts, Kentucky; three nephews, Vincent Smith of Gordon, Kentucky, Jareth Smith (Marie) of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Jeremy (Hannah) Holden of Evarts, Kentucky; one beloved cousin, Louise Turner of Harlan, Kentucky; as well as a host of other family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM in the chapel of Mount Pleasant Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM with Preacher Roger Colinger officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Harlan County Honor Guard immediately after the memorial service.

Mount Pleasant Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Keith M. Smith.