Ryan Matthew Smith

Ryan Matthew Smith, departed this life in Morgantown, WV, on October 2, 2016, at the age of 36.

He was born November 24, 1979, in Corbin and was a 1998 graduate of Corbin High School who served his country as a helicopter crew chief in the Marine Corps, reaching the rank of Sergeant.  He was an Iraqi war veteran.  He loved to read, cook, and garden.

He was the son of Vonda and Robert Bunch and Michael and Sandy Smith all of Corbin.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Keaton Smith; two brothers: Michael Sean Smith and Steely Wade Smith and wife, Kristin; his grandmother, Alice “Tina” Walters; numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss him greatly.

Funeral services were held Saturday, October 8, in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Michael Addison officiating.

Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery with military rites by the D.A.V. Chapter 158.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Wounded Warrior Foundation.

Messages of condolence may be left at www.hartfhcorbin.com.