Background
Smith, Paul Traylor was born on June 22, 1923 in Burkesville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Samuel Joseph and Bonnie (Ferguson) Smith.
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Smith, Paul Traylor was born on June 22, 1923 in Burkesville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Samuel Joseph and Bonnie (Ferguson) Smith.
Bachelor of Arts, University Maryland., 1960; Master of Business Administration, U. Maryland., 1962.
Enlisted man, United States Army, 1940; advanced through grades to major general, United States Army, 1975; served in, Japan, Germany, Korea, Vietnam adjutant general Continental Army Command, 1968-1970; commanding general United States Army Computer Systems Command, 1973-1975; adjutant general, United States Army, 1975-1977; executive vice president, Taylorcraft Development Corporation, Inc., Burkesville, Kentucky, 1977-1982; mayor, City of Burkesville, Burkesville, Kentucky, 1982-1999.
Board of directors Lake Cumberland Area Development District Inc., Lake Cumberland Housing Agency, Inc. Board directors, member Executive Committee, legislation policy committee Kentucky League of Cities, also trustee investemnt pool board, 1st vice president. Chairman Lake Area Inspection Svc.
Inc.; Chairman, Board Of Directors Lake Cumberland Area Development District, Revolving Loan Fund Committee, Lake Cumberland Housing Agency, Burkesville Manor Corporation. Trustee Kentucky Municipal Risk Management Agency. Member Association United States Army, Retired Officers Association.
Married Elizabeth C. Nolte, July 2, 1942. Married Phyllis Jean Corbin, October 11, 1975. Children: Gregory L., Douglas B., Paula J. Smith Richardson, Mary K.