A celebration of life will be held at a future date for 63-year-old Kenneth Dean Smith, Sr. of Walsh, Illinois, who passed away at 11:50 am, Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at his residence.
He was born December 17, 1961 in East St. Louis, Ill. to John Oakley and Pearl Smith, who both preceded him in death.
He is survived by four children: Kenneth Dean Smith, Jr. of Prairie du Rocher, IL, Levi Mark Smith of Fredericktown, MO, Levi Donald Charles Smith of Columbia, IL and Zoey Carolyn Smith of Columbia, IL; four grandchildren: Kailey, Emma, Emmillee, and Harlen Smith; four siblings: Lisa Reyes of Granite City, IL, Roger Feldt of Sparta, IL, Richard Feldt of Prairie du Rocher, IL, Hody (Christina) Feldt of Sparta, IL; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was an Army Veteran.
Kenneth found joy in his job as a painter.
Kenneth was an independent man who loved spending time with his children. He enjoyed the simple things in life and had a fondness for fragrant green herbs.
It was Kenneth’s wish to be cremated.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.