MICHAEL HUNTLEY SMITH, 77

Mike was born August 28, 1945 in Hawthorne, Nevada and died February 12, 2023 in Clarksville, Indiana.

Mike was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served as a member of the Green Barets.  Following his military service he worked at the Louisville Naval Ordnance Station for 27 years, retiring due to his fight with acute Myelogenous Leukemia. 

Mike was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church in New Albany where he was a lector and usher.  He enjoyed traveling around the country to different battleships to inspect the technical aspects of the guns, as well as gardening, fishing, golfing, and IU basketball.  Mike also served as a volunteer and president of the Georgetown Optimist Club.

Mike is survived by his wife, Ralene Chavers, children Mike Jr., Emily, and Andi, brother Tom, sister Lynn and 5 grandchildren.  Mike is buried at Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Madison, Indiana.