Kenneth Ray Smith

Mr. Kenneth Ray Smith, age 59, passed away at his residence Friday, September 8, 2023.  Mr. Smith was the son of the late Lewis Wilson and Lily “Tink” McCormick Smith.  In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by siblings: Edward Smith, Virginia McDowell, Mary Allen, and Patricia Siratt.  Mr. Smith was an avid Nascar fan with Dale Earnhardt being his favorite all-time driver.  In addition to loving Nascar, he loved watching wrestling, landscaping, and working at Black’s Tire in Conway.  Surviving Mr. Kenneth is one daughter: Diane Taylor (Wayne Timmons); two grandchildren: Hayleigh Taylor and Addisyn Taylor; brothers: Thomas Smith (Elsie), Bobby Joe Smith (Bonnie), and Lonnie Smith (Athene); sisters: Debbie Wilburn (Robert) and Wanda Cox (Terry) and many nieces and nephews.  A memorial service will be held for Mr. Smith 1:00 PM Monday, September 11, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Home with the Rev. Mac Hutson officiating.  Family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.  

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