Mr. Kenneth Leland Smith, Sr.

Kenneth Leland Smith, Sr., 81, husband of the late Lela Beth Young Smith, passed from this life and went to meet Jesus Monday, June 1, 2015. Mr. Smith was born in Seneca, a son of the late Oscar Leard and Bessie Ruth Cooper Smith. He was retired as plant engineer with Central Textiles and attended Central Church of God of Prophecy. Mr. Smith was a farmer at heart and for over 30 years he served as Santa for his family, neighbors, children’s homes and nursing homes bringing joy to all he met. Survivors include sons, Kenneth L. Smith, Jr. (Vicki Lin Kitchen) of Six Mile, Jeffrey A. Smith (Lynn Arnold) of Central, Phillip M. Smith (Margaret Shelton) of Six Mile and Russell A. Smith (Teresa Hamlin) of Six Mile and a daughter, Cindy Smith Chapman (John) of Central. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, brothers, Rondald Smith of Liberty, Wayne Smith of Six Mile, and sisters, Doris Smith of Liberty and Frances Harper of Pickens. In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith was predeceased by a grandson, Jason Holder, brothers, Marvin Edward Smith, Charles Alvin Smith, and J. R. Smith, and sisters, Bessie Ruth Hawkins, Helen Lee Moore, and Mildred Arlene Gilstrap. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday at Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens. Funeral services will be conducted 4 PM Thursday, June 4, 2015 in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens. A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com The family is at the home. Dillard Funeral Home Pickens, SC