Russell Ely Smith, 55, of 650 Leighton Rd. in Irvine, passed away Friday, July 21st, 2017 at the Lee County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Beattyville after a long illness. He was born on October 5th, 1961 in Bradford, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Ely and Joann Scheisel Smith. He is survived by his children, Russell Smith, Jr, Billy Estes, and Desiree Smith (Thomas) Raider (all of Irvine); his sister, Linda Smith Estes and Cathey Smith Sparks; grandchildren Navaeah Leann Moore and Bentley "Colt" Moore; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Blake Ely Smith; and his brother, George Delbert Smith. Services will be held on Sunday, July 30th at 11 am at the St. Timothy Mission on Barnes Mountain with Brother Alfred Webb officiating. Burial will follow in the Spencer Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after 6pm at the church on Saturday. Serving as pallbearers are Jeff Gross, Ethan Adams, Ely Estes, Andy Estes, and Travon Durham. Serving as honorary pallbearer is Alex Pendleton.