July 19, 1946 - August 28, 2025
Kenneth D. Smith, 79, of Gassville, Arkansas passed away August 28, 2025 at Baxter Heathcare. He was born July 19, 1946 in Livingston, Tennessee to Deloy and Ethel (Melton) Smith.
After graduating high school at Yellville-Summit in 1966, he attended mechanical drafting school at Pines Vocational School in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He worked for MarBax Shirt Company and Microplastics Company. He was a member of the Gassville Volunteer Fire Department and served several years as Chief. He also had a communications business, Smith Electronics, doing electronic work for Ranger Boats and local volunteer fire departments. He served 10 years on the Baxter County Quorum Court and was currently serving on the Gassville City Council. He loved fishing the local lakes.
He is survived by his wife, Penne; daughter, Shelly (Donald) Cranor; son, Brian (Kristy) Smith; six grandchildren, Lawrence Cranor, Stephanie Smith, Wyatt Smith, Riley Smith, Keegan Clayborn and Kinley Clayborn; brothers, Danny (Peggy) Smith and Tom (Paula) Smith; brother and sister-in laws, Mike (Marge) Fouts, Randy Fouts, Steven (Karen) Fouts and Peggy (Dave) Almond; along with several nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:00am at Gassville Baptist Church with a graveside service to follow at 11:00am at the Gassville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Riley Smith, Wyatt Smith, Lawrence Cranor, Donald Cranor, Randy Fouts and Steven Fouts.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to a charity of your choice in his name.
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19 Condolence(s)
joel merriman
Saturday, September 6, 2025
SORRY TO HERE ABOUT KENNETH OUR REGUARDS----AMY MERRIMAN JOEL MERRIMAN
Richard Queen
Friday, September 5, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Condolences to Family and friends of Kenneth. Prayers.
Bob & Linda K Davis
Thursday, September 4, 2025
So sorry for your loss prayer 🙏 for the family & friends
Mark Jarrett
Thursday, September 4, 2025
I met Kenneth 42 years ago when I went to work at Mar-Bax shirt factory in maintenance l learned alot from him and that friendship lasted all these years. I could call him anywhere I worked. And he would help me through whatever that problem was,
I wish that I knew 1/2 of what he forgot. I was lucky that when I retired I got to move back to Gassville. We picked up right where we had left off. He was a man that l Truly respected.
I have all his family in my prayers ❤️
Carol Phillips
Thursday, September 4, 2025
I was privileged to have worked with Kenneth at Mar-Bax. No one was held in higher esteem than he was. Kenneth was so friendly and kind to everyone. And he was SO proud of Penne and the kids; he would BEAM whenever he talked about them!
Melissa Weaver
Thursday, September 4, 2025
So very sorry to hear about your Dad's passing! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family. May God bless you and give you peace during this difficult time.
The Weavers-Brent and Melissa
Dennis Hughes
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
I’m very sorry to hear of Kenneth’s passing. He was a good man. Always had a smile. Prayers for the family.
James Ray
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Penne, Brian, Shelly and family, my sincerest condolences. Kenneth will be missed, praying for the family. I feel like I have known Kenneth for a lifetime on GFD. We worked fires many times together, Kenneth was always quick to help and remain the calm in the storm. He taught me a lot about the fire service as well as many others. I have a lot of respect for Kenneth, and the entire family. May God bless you all in your time of sorrow, Rest in Peace Kenneth
Connis and Connie Ingram
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Penne and family, Prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time. God bless you.
Andy Crawford
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Penne, Shelly, Brian and family,
Prayers for the family during this time. Lots of fond memories that bring a smile.
Johnny L. Wood
Monday, September 1, 2025
Always looked forward to seeing Kenneth at our ‘class of 66’ meetings. An old pal who will be missed.
MIke and Dianna Roller
Monday, September 1, 2025
To all of Kenneth's family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We have known Kenneth a very long time. He was active in the community and dedicated to public service. He will be missed. Please accept our condolences.
Sending up prayers that you and yours find comfort and peace at this difficult time. You have our deepest and heartfelt sympathy. Mike got to visit with him recently in the hospital. We worked on Gassville in the Park Festival with Kenneth. We thought of him as a dear friend. May he rest in peace
Sincerely,
Mike and Dianna Roller
PHIL AND NITA WHITE
Monday, September 1, 2025
WE ARE SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT KENNETH AND PRAYERS FOR ALL OF YOU
Mike and Patricia Turner
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Mike and I send our deepest condolences to the entire Smith family. We will keep you in our thoughts.
Danny Lillo
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Learned a lot from Ken in my early years. Haven't seen him in awhile but was thinking about him a few days ago.
My condolences to all the family.
Carolyn Sanders
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Sending heartfelt sympathy to your family during this loss of you loved one.
Respectfully,
Carolyn Sanders
James and Tracie Gilliland
Sunday, August 31, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Y'all are in our prayers.
Mike Sisk
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Very sorry to hear about Kenneth!
Velara Crownover Harris
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Penne,So Sorry To Hear Of Kenneth’s Passing.Sending Love And Sympathy To You and Family.