Ralph Mason Smith Jr.

Ralph Mason Smith, Jr. (Mason), 92, passed away March 5, 2016. He was the only son of Leona and Ralph Mason Smith. After graduation from Manual High School, he volunteered for services in the Army Air Corps. He served as a Navigator Bombadier in the 100th Bomb Group of the 8th Air Force based in England during World War II. He was recalled to service during the Korean Conflict as a member of the Kentucky Air National Guard and was again stationed in England. Ralph worked for AT&T for 37 years. After retirement, he and his wife, Wilma, moved to Naples, Fl. where they lived for many years. Ralph was a Master Mason, member of Lewis-Parkland Lodge and the Knights Templar Masonic Order.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Wilma Lampton Smith. He is survived by his daughter, Suzanne Smith Williams (Robert) and his sons, Ralph Mason Smith, III (Roberta) and David Alan Smith (Helen), grandchildren; Rob Williams, Sally Smith, Shelly Baker, Andrew Williams and Mason Smith, and two great grandchildren, Trip and Evie Williams. Ralph will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at noon in Arch L. Heady at Resthaven Chapel, 4400 Bardstown Rd., with private interment in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be Wednesday from 11 am until the time of service at noon. Memorial contributions may be made to Hosparus or Crusade for Children.