of Marshall, AR
February 7, 1932 - December 23, 2017
Kenneth Lee Smyth, age 85 of Marshall, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, December 23rd, 2017 at North Arkansas Regional Hospital in Harrison, Arkansas surrounded by his family. He was born in Marshall, Arkansas on February 7th, 1932 to Robert Garland Smyth and Florence (Greenhaw) Smyth. He was the youngest of seven children.
Kenneth graduated in 1949 from Marshall High School and attended Arkansas Tech in Russellville for two years. He was an Arkansas Democrat Gazette distributor for 40 years. He also worked as a postal clerk in Marshall from 1949 until 1965. In 1965, he acquired the selective service position until the draft ended. When the new Federal Building was completed, Kenneth became the caretaker under the General Service Administration until he retired after 25 years of civil service. Kenneth and Dean owned Smyth's Store for 22 years where Kenneth was a shoe repairman. He was a partner in Smyth Brothers Farms raising Hereford cattle and thoroughbred horses.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Dean (Marshall) Smyth of Marshall, Arkansas; son, Randy Smyth and wife Brenda of Marshall, Arkansas; daughter, Marian Parks and husband Jim of Harrison, Arkansas; granddaughters, Amanda Smyth of Springfield, Missouri, Melissa Smyth of Marshall, Arkansas and Erin Wood and husband Michael of Booneville, Arkansas; great-granddaughter, Rayya Smyth; and one great-grandson on the way.
Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Troy Don Smyth, Glee Smyth and wife Calestia, Robert Smyth and S.C. Smyth and wife Lula; sisters, Bernell Smith and husband Newt, Mardell Armstrong and husband Otis; and one infant granddaughter.
Funeral services for Kenneth will be 2:00 PM Thursday, December 28th, 2017 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. James Horton and Bro. Kenny McDaniel officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 PM preceding the service. Burial will be in Marshall Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Johnny Hinchey, Craig Coffey, Mike Cash, Todd Dearing, Tommy Harris and Marvin Switzer. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. G.C. Blair, R.C. Rea, Dr. James Ragland, Johnny Neel and Jeremy Killion. In lieu of flowers at the family's request please make donations to Hospice of the Hills, 501 E. Sherman, Harrison, Arkansas 72601.
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John & Linda Watts
Thursday, December 28, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. We pray God will keep you in His loving arms. Your family is in our hearts and prayers.
John & Linda Watts
Holly & John Kemp
Thursday, December 28, 2017
I am so sorry, we're all going to miss you . I've missed you the last few years. Never realize how much until it's to late. You were always one heck of a guy. Big heart big soul. You raised one heck of a family. A special man we were all blessed to have known you. Bless you Mr. Smyth.
DW
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" ( 3) Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, (4 ) who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we get from God.
James Glee & Chrisry Smyth
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
So sorry foryour loss. He will be missed. Love James & Christy
James Glee & Christy Smyth
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Believe me to have your parents for such a long time, like we did is a hard loss. Uncle Kenneth is not hurting now. Love James & Christy
Albert & Anna Maze
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Todd McCrackin
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Dean, Randy, and Marian:
I am very sorry for your loss. It was nice to see Kenneth this past year while visiting my father at Highland Court. I still have many memories of the store and working for Dean and Kenneth. He was a fine gentleman. Proud to know him. Continued prayers for your family.
Todd McCrackin
Mike Proctor
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Dean, Randy, and Marian:
Kenneth is dwelling in Heaven with bright lights, gold streets, and many rooms, with no pain. God is wiping away tears and has you close to HIS heart. He will be missed by many. Marshall and Leslie Methodist Churches have you in prayers.
Pastor Mike Proctor
Marshall UMC
Debbie Harmon
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Kenneth always had a smile for me, made me laugh and told some great stories. He will be missed.
Brenda Lewis
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss, as I have so many fond memories of Kenneth over the years, especially in the 70-80’s when he worked for GSA in the Federal Building. I could always depend on him when I needed help in any way. I pray God will give you strength during this time.