Thomas “Blackie” Smith

June 21, 2022 at 7:24 p.m.
Thomas “Blackie” Smith
Thomas “Blackie” Smith

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Thomas W. “Blackie” Smith 79, of Metamora died Thursday, June 16, 2022, at his residence.

Thomas was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on September 24, 1942 to Henry X and Mamie Mae White Smith. He had been employed at Visteon in Connersville. Thomas enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, metal detecting, mushroom hunting, gardening and White's Flea Market. He also enjoyed making fudge, baking and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Thomas is survived by his children: Susie Ketchum of Metamora, Joyce (Greg) Rogers of Laurel, Tommy (Becky) Smith of Metamora, Robert Smith of Metamora; twelve grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; a brother: James Smith of Brookville; and many nieces and nephews. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and seven sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Metamora Church of God with Pastor Wayne Ison officiating. Burial will follow in Cupps Chapel Cemetery. Friends may visit at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Metamora Church of God.

For more information, send condolences or sign the online guest book, go to, www.cookrosenberger.com  The Staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve Thomas’'s Family and assist with the arrangements.
(Paid obituary)

Thomas W. “Blackie” Smith 79, of Metamora died Thursday, June 16, 2022, at his residence.

Thomas was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on September 24, 1942 to Henry X and Mamie Mae White Smith. He had been employed at Visteon in Connersville. Thomas enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, metal detecting, mushroom hunting, gardening and White's Flea Market. He also enjoyed making fudge, baking and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Thomas is survived by his children: Susie Ketchum of Metamora, Joyce (Greg) Rogers of Laurel, Tommy (Becky) Smith of Metamora, Robert Smith of Metamora; twelve grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; a brother: James Smith of Brookville; and many nieces and nephews. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and seven sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Metamora Church of God with Pastor Wayne Ison officiating. Burial will follow in Cupps Chapel Cemetery. Friends may visit at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Metamora Church of God.

For more information, send condolences or sign the online guest book, go to, www.cookrosenberger.com  The Staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve Thomas’'s Family and assist with the arrangements.
(Paid obituary)

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