Kenneth J Smith

On Sunday May 2, 2021, the Lord called home Kenneth J. Smith (Kenny), loving Son, Brother, Father, and Grandpa at the age of 52. He was born on September 17, 1968 in Evergreen Park, IL and resided in Beecher Illinois. Kenny graduated from Beecher High School and worked at Sonoco. He was a volunteer with the Glenwood School Alumni Association, preparing for summer camp and the Flag Day BBQ. Typically, you could find Kenny wearing some sort of Chicago Cubs gear as he was a Cubs fanatic. His passions consisted of fishing, hunting, and cooking especially if it involved cast iron. Kenny had an infectious laugh and a smile that could brighten a room. His soul was that of pure kindness and compassion, in that he would pray for anyone that needed prayers. He will truly be missed by many. Ken was preceded in death by his grandparents Mary Smallwood and Robert & Ruth Smith. He is survived by his parents Jim & Maureen Smith, his sister Colleen (Michael), his two sons Joshua Robert and Justin Patrick, his two grandsons Landon and Charlie (mother Alexis [Cam]), his niece Lindsay (Justin) and nephew Austin, his best friend Blaise Tucker, and many cousins. In his memory & joining his family, please feel free to wear Chicago Sports team or any outdoor wear (hunting, fishing, camo) attire. Visitation will be Saturday, May 8, 2021 from noon until the memorial service at 3pm at Hack-Jensen Funeral Home.