Ronald Corbett Smith

Ronald Corbett Smith, 82, of Evansville, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014, at Golden Living Center Brentwood. He was born June 11, 1932, in Evansville, to the late Walter H and Evelyn (Hitch) Smith. He retired from Food Sales Agency in 1999 and was a ticket taker at Roberts Stadium for over 35 years for sporting events, concerts, and Aces basketball games. He was a US Navy Veteran, having served four years. Ronald was a member of the Shriner's Hospital staff, Lessing Lodge #464, and was a Kentucky Colonel. He enjoyed playing cards and was of the Protestant faith. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Joseph Allen Smith; and niece, Pam Cottrell. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Doris Irene (Roy) Smith; son, Scott (Terri) Smith of Boonville, IN; daughters, Tami Smith (Ron) Kastle and Sheryl Smith (Jeff) Ashby both of Evansville, IN; grandchildren, Kris Kastle (Brandon) Svee, Brandon (Cassandra) Smith, Amanda Smith, Scott Hudson, Corbe (Kymber) Ashby, and Stacy Hoye; six great-grandchildren; sister, Zerita Cottrell of Bloomington, IL; and niece, Candy Painter. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at Alexander East Chapel, officiated by Pastor Glenda Johnston, with burial with military rites in Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit Tuesday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Wednesday from 10:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN, 38105. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderEastChapel.com. Alexander Memorial Park Burial Location: Garden Of Last Supper, Lot 15B, Space 1