Kenneth Leo Smith , Jr.
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Kenneth Leo Smith Jr, 88, passed away on March 16th 2022 after a long bout with IPF. He was born on January 25th, 1934 in Portsmouth Virginia to Inez and Kenneth Sr.
Nicknamed "Smiley" for his contagious laughter and smile, he was an avid golfer who loved his friends at "MUNI," a diehard Notre Dame Fan and most importantly a dedicated family man. He was a loyal companion to his wife of 61 years who passed only two weeks before him.
He is survived by daughters, Janet Pares (Segismundo) and Stephanie Smith Sifrit (Thomas); Grandson, Josh Cole; granddaughters, Charlotte Sifrit and Lea Brown (Austin); as well as three great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his wife, Janet Davis Smith and great-grandson, Gavin Cole.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Marion County Humane Society in honor his wife Janet Smith.
Final arrangements have been entrusted to Neptune Society.