Portland - Kenneth D. Smith II passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, the son of Kenneth and Gertrude Smith, and lived in No. Carolina, California, and Hawaii before the family returned to Portland, Maine. He attended Portland schools and graduated from Deering High School and SMVTI where he studied Culinary Arts.
For many years he was a chef at the Osteopathic Hospital of Maine where he met his wife, Bonnie L. Cash. Kenny became a tractor trailer driver and in over 30 years he drove more than 2 million accident free miles for Emery Waterhouse Co. He was recognized as Maine Truck Driver of the year twice and often referred to the cab of his truck as his office that cornered. Upon his retirement in 2014 he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, hunting and fishing, traveling, and on his boat cruising Long Lake.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Bonnie L. Smith, his daughter Michelle Beyer and son-in-law Jay of Enfield, CT; daughter Lacey Smith of Portland; son Jeff Smith and daughter-in-law Amy of Biddeford; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; his sister, Beverly Bailey, brother Garry Smith and sister-in-law Jane Smith, all of Portland. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, beloved cousins, and a large circle of friends.
The family invites you to a time of visitation on Friday, April 26th from 4:00 to 7:00pm at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St, Portland, ME. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday April 27th at 11:00 am at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St, Portland, ME.
Donations in Kenny’s memory may be made to Lemonade for Kids, PO Box 1275, Standish, Me. 04084.
You may also share your memories or condolences online at www.jonesrichandbarnes.com
