Kenneth L. "Kenny" Smith, 80, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Franciscan Health.
Born April 13, 1945 in Fairland, he was the son of Jesse Smith and Joesphine (Settles) Smith. He married Linda (Davidson) Smith on March 13, 1970, and she survives.
Other survivors include 4 children- Robby Smith (Randi) of Shelbyville, Lesley Clouse of Shelbyville, Heather Daniels (Quinton) of Shelbyville, Curtis Smith (Christina) of Shelbyville; sister-in-law Earlene Smith of Indianapolis; 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers- Donnie & Lewis Smith, sister Susie Wray, and grandson Jaylan Smith.
Mr. Smith was a lifelong resident of this area, and graduated from Morristown High School. He grew up on a farm,
worked for General Electric for 40 years, and after that he worked at Horseshoe Race Track for 20 years, working
with track maintenance.
Kenny played basketball and baseball in high school, and played softball until he was 70 years old. He loved playing
music and was an accomplished drummer. He loved working, and was a great provider, and dearly loved his family.
He was well loved by everyone who knew him.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437
Amos Road, with Pastor Seth Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Whispering Hope Cemetery. Friends may call on
Saturday afternoon from 12:00 noon until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude's Children' Hospital, in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.
