Kenneth Richard Smith, 91, of Martinsville passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019. He was born on December 29, 1927 in Bainbridge, New York, to the late Fayette Leal Smith and the late Sarah Forrest Smith. He was also preceded in death by five brothers.
Kenneth was a Sergeant in the Army during WWII and served overseas. He was employed by the Borden Company, Chemical Division for 50 years. Kenneth had been a member of First Presbyterian Church since 1957.
Surviving is his wife of 68 years, Nanette Horton Smith; daughters, Becky Smith Schiappa (T.) and Bonny Smith Pace (Edwin); son, Barry Brian Smith (Dianne); grandchildren, Daniel Koontz (Sara), Farrell Pace, and Dyer Pace; great grandson, Tyler Koontz and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church of Martinsville and will be officiated by Reverend Mark Hinchcliff and Chaplain Paul Johnson. A private graveside service will be held at Roselawn Burial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Martinsville, 1901 Patrick Henry Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112.
