Larry Smith, 63, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022, in Shelbyville.

Graveside service to be held 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Carroll Cemetery in Shelbyville with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.

Born May 8, 1958, Larry is the son of Marcell Stone and Sammie Gene Smith.  He was baptized at South Groves Baptist Church by Bro. Sims on April 5, 1971.  He lived most of his life in the Huxley Community of Shelby County.  Nicknamed “Jungle Jim”, Larry loved hunting and fishing.  He worked on oil rigs most of his life, during which time he was hurt and later began having health problems.  In 1995, he married his wife of 27 years, Connie Smith.  Larry loved his family.

He is survived by his wife, Connie Smith of Shelbyville; brother, Stephen Smith and wife Edith; sister, Rhonda Smith; numerous nieces and nephews; cousin, David Worsham; and special brother-in-law, Luke Clark.

Preceded in death by his parents, Marcell Stone and Sammie Gene Smith; and grandparents, U.L. and Fern Strickland.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com