Mr. Norman Lee Smith, “Porter”, of Albany, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Medical Center of Albany in Clinton County, Kentucky, having attained the age of 88 Years, 10 months, and 12 days. He was born on Sunday, May 31, 1936, in the Bug Community of Clinton County, Kentucky, the son of Arthur Lee & Thelma (Barber) Smith. Norman was of the Methodist faith and a devoted member of Concord Church. He spent more than 70 years working as a paint mixer and hardware store clerk, including time at Smith’s Store, Dalton’s, Do-It Center, and finally at Albany Plumbing & Electric. In his free time, he found joy in tending to his farm and garden and enjoyed a good ballgame. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Sue (Huff) Smith, whom he wed on, October 18, 1963, and sister, Gwendalean Barnett Stockton.

He is survived by his children, Lana (Huff) Ellison, Lisa (Smith) Copeland, and Allison (Smith) Bilbrey, all of Albany, Kentucky, sister Janet (& Clyde) Shelton, grandchildren, Charles Morrison, Callie Copeland, Gage Bilbrey, Bode (& Hannah) Copeland, Gavin Bilbrey, Gunner Bilbrey, several nieces & nephews, and all his Albany Plumbing & Electric “Family”.

The funeral service was conducted on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. C.S.T. in the Memory Chapel of Campbell-New Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Wells, and Bro. James Smith officiating. Burial was in the Irwin Cemetery in Clinton County, Kentucky. Casket bearers Tyler Albertson, Tim Albertson, John Roberts, Mark Cravens, Brandon Musk, Chris Ballinger, Derrick Stockton. Honorary Casket bearers were Stanley Stockton, Doug Parrigin, Ricky K. Smith, Clyde Shelton, Gary Smith, Greg Smith, Jesse Stockton, and Bobby Joe Craig. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to the Concord Church Building Fund.

Campbell-New Funeral Home of Albany, Kentucky, was honored to be in charge of the arrangements.