Kenneth Smith

SMITH, Kenneth L.

Of Cincinnati

Formerly of Allegan

and Florida

Died Thursday, August 26, 2010 at

Mt. Washington Care

Center in Cincinnati. Mr. Smith was born May 26, 1917, in Otsego, the son of Eugene and Amy (Allen) Smith. Ken worked for many years at Rockwell in Allegan and Valley Metal in Plainwell. He left Allegan in 1960 and spent over 45 years in Florida. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving during WWII with the 126th Infantry, 32nd Red Arrow Division,

Anti Tank Company. Surviving are his children, Charles and Bunny Smith of FL, Catherine and William Kocher of Ohio, and Gregory Smith and his partner Capt. Peter Williams of England; six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren;

one brother, Basil and Henrietta Smith of Allegan; one sister-in-law, Gene Petroshus of Ohio; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene; his sister and her husband, Hilda and Clare Ashley. Friends may meet with the family on Tuesday from 5-8 PM at the:

GORDEN FUNERAL

RESIDENCE

Allegan Chapel

where the Rosary will be

recited at 6 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Allegan. Rev

Fr. Alan P. Jorgensen, Celebrant. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery, Allegan. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Washington Care Center, Resident Council Fund, 6900 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45230 or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516 Topeka, KS 66675-8516.