Kenneth A. Smith
September 18, 1942 -
February 27, 2021

Visitation

Service 

March 3, 2021
11:00 AM

Interment

March 3, 2021
11:00 AM
Obituary

Kenneth Andrew Smith, 78, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday (February 27, 2021), at St. Thomas West Hospital surrounded by his family. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 11:00 am, at Stateline Cemetery, Hazel Green, Alabama with Reverend Ray Gardner and Pastor Parker Smith Officiating. There will be no visitation prior to the graveside service.

A native of Lincoln County he was born on September 18, 1942 to the late Fred T. and Edith June Rogers Smith. He was a loving husband, father and friend to all. Mr. Smith was a member of the Prospect Baptist Church and retired from PPG, Industries in Huntsville, AL after 36 years. He was John Deer Tractor enthusiast from tractor restoration to collecting. His most recent project was his 1956 T-Bird Convertible that he enjoyed tinkering with and going to local car shows. He enjoyed traveling near and far with multiple trips across country seeing 49 of the 50 states.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sister Fredna Smith and brother Rickey Smith. Survivors include his wife Evelyn Tallent Smith of 57 years, daughter Terri Schwierling of Fayetteville, and son Shelby Scott (Pam) Smith of Oak Ridge, TN, brother Dennis (Paulette) Smith of Fayetteville and sister-in-law Shirley Smith of Shelbyville, TN.

Memorials may be made to the Prospect Baptist Church, American Heart Association, or a charity of your choice. The family of Mr. Smith kindly request that you wear a face covering at the graveside service on Wednesday.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Kenneth Andrew Smith.

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13 Comments

  1. Carol Cantrell

    Evelyn and family.. I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this sad time.

    Reply
  2. cmurdock @farmerstel.com

    Evelyn, you two have been very special friends to Donald and me the last few years. We had so much in common but miles kept us from being together as often as we’d liked. We will truly miss Kenneth, but we’ll look forward to stay connected to you. You are on our heart and in our prayers.

    Reply
  3. Bill & Peggy Ward

    Evelyn , so sorry to here about your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless you and your family.

    Reply
  4. Kelly & Sandy Stevenson

    Evelyn and family, Sandy & I are sorry for your loss. Kenneth was a long time friend. Our prayers are for you and family.

    Reply
  5. Frank Baker

    To Evelyn and Family. I’m sorry for your loss. You and the family will be in my prayers. May God bless you.

    Reply
  6. NANCY WASHBURN

    Evelyn and family so sorry for your loss,you have my deepest sympathy.

    Reply
  7. Julia Stafford

    Evelyn and family,I am so sorry to hear this about Kenneth.Y’all were such great friends of Lee Vaughn and he cherished all the get well cards you all sent him while he was recovering from his stroke,God Bless you all.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Judy Stafford

    Reply
  8. Regina Berry

    So sorry to hear the passing of Mr. Smith.

    Your friends at Bevill’s Chapel

    Reply
  9. Andrea Long

    Evelyn:

    May God bless you with grace & comfort during this heartbreaking time. I am so very sorry for your loss. You & the children will be in my thoughts & prayers.

    Reply
  10. Billy Gray & Patsy Gray

    We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Kenneth. The family is in our prayers.

    Reply
  11. Dalphia Parsley

    Evelyn, Terri & Scot, our family is heart broken over your loss. Pam, Joe and I were just talking about all of you the other night and what a wonderful family you all are, always so kind and sweet. Kenneth was a great family man and respected by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. Prayers for strength and comfort to all.

    Reply
  12. Jerry & Linda Mullins

    Evelyn and Family;

    So very sorry for your loss. May the many memories you hold close in your heart bring you peace and comfort. God Bless and comfort you.

    Reply
  13. Martha Wolf

    Dear Evelyn, I am praying for you and your family at this sad time. i am so sorry about Kenneth and will continue to remember you in my daily prayers. Love, Martha Wolf

    Reply

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13 Comments

  1. Carol Cantrell

    Evelyn and family.. I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this sad time.

    Reply
  2. cmurdock @farmerstel.com

    Evelyn, you two have been very special friends to Donald and me the last few years. We had so much in common but miles kept us from being together as often as we’d liked. We will truly miss Kenneth, but we’ll look forward to stay connected to you. You are on our heart and in our prayers.

    Reply
  3. Bill & Peggy Ward

    Evelyn , so sorry to here about your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless you and your family.

    Reply
  4. Kelly & Sandy Stevenson

    Evelyn and family, Sandy & I are sorry for your loss. Kenneth was a long time friend. Our prayers are for you and family.

    Reply
  5. Frank Baker

    To Evelyn and Family. I’m sorry for your loss. You and the family will be in my prayers. May God bless you.

    Reply
  6. NANCY WASHBURN

    Evelyn and family so sorry for your loss,you have my deepest sympathy.

    Reply
  7. Julia Stafford

    Evelyn and family,I am so sorry to hear this about Kenneth.Y’all were such great friends of Lee Vaughn and he cherished all the get well cards you all sent him while he was recovering from his stroke,God Bless you all.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Judy Stafford

    Reply
  8. Regina Berry

    So sorry to hear the passing of Mr. Smith.

    Your friends at Bevill’s Chapel

    Reply
  9. Andrea Long

    Evelyn:

    May God bless you with grace & comfort during this heartbreaking time. I am so very sorry for your loss. You & the children will be in my thoughts & prayers.

    Reply
  10. Billy Gray & Patsy Gray

    We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Kenneth. The family is in our prayers.

    Reply
  11. Dalphia Parsley

    Evelyn, Terri & Scot, our family is heart broken over your loss. Pam, Joe and I were just talking about all of you the other night and what a wonderful family you all are, always so kind and sweet. Kenneth was a great family man and respected by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. Prayers for strength and comfort to all.

    Reply
  12. Jerry & Linda Mullins

    Evelyn and Family;

    So very sorry for your loss. May the many memories you hold close in your heart bring you peace and comfort. God Bless and comfort you.

    Reply
  13. Martha Wolf

    Dear Evelyn, I am praying for you and your family at this sad time. i am so sorry about Kenneth and will continue to remember you in my daily prayers. Love, Martha Wolf

    Reply

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