Landon Alexander Smith

Landon Alexander Smith, 14, of Lawrenceburg, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019 in Frankfort, KY due to an accidental drowning.

He was born in Portsmouth, OH to Christopher Lee and Savanah Kay White Smith, both of Lawrenceburg. Landon attended Family Worship Center; was a student at Anderson County Middle School; former member of the Middle School Soccer Team; was working towards being in the Army; he was looking forward to starting ROTC at Anderson County High School; and loved playing Fortnite.

Along with his parents he is survived by his two brothers, Michael-Andrew P. Smith and Elijah T. Smith, both of Lawrenceburg; maternal grandmother, Rita Scott Corns, Flemingsburg, KY; paternal grandparents, David and Barbara Smith, of Ewing, KY; and a large group of extended family and friends.

Landon was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Howard White and two great-grandmothers, Earthel Elliot and Opal Smith.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Gash Memorial Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Tony Andrade officiating. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. on Monday and 9-11 a.m on Tuesday prior to the service.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Landon Smith Memorial Fund.  Donations can be dropped off at any Fifth Third Bank location or mailed to Fifth Third Bank, c/o Landon Smith Memorial Fund, 300 Taylorsville Road, Shelbyville, Kentucky 40065.  Contributions can also be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.