Kenneth Smith

Kenneth Smith, 44, passed away on October 21, 2024, in Dallas, Texas.  He was born on May 28, 1980 in Dallas, Texas, to parents Kenneth Smith and Debbie Smith.

Kenneth graduated from Seagoville High School in 1999. He started his career at StateFarm in Ads Services, then moved to Company Cars, and most recently worked as a Claims Specialist. He worked there for over 20 years. He was a hard worker but always had time for fun and games and cook-off challenges. He specially enjoyed eating lunch with his buddies and trying new lunch places.

Kenneth married Alicia Smith on November 3, 2000 in Mesquite, Texas. The couple had 2 children, Dakota Smith and Rylan Smith.

Kenneth was best known for his witty humor and fun loving personality. He served in Youth Group at his church for many years and was known as Cheetoe. He adored watching his kids play sports. He was always their number one fan and supporter. One of his favorite things was going on his brother's trips touring National Parks and Cross Fire Bbq cook-offs. He was an award winning Bbq pitmaster. Everyone loved to eat Kenny's food. He was the Rock of his family and we could always count on him to lighten a room and plan our vacations. He loved the Green Bay Packers and the Texas Longhorns. He was an amazing husband, loving and supportive father, the best brother, son, and uncle. The favorite nephew and cousin. He will be missed deeply by all who were privileged to know him.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Alicia Smith; father, Kenneth Smith; mother, Debbie Smith; children, Dakota Smith and Rylan Smith; brothers, Steven Smith, Justin Smith and wife Amanda; nephews, Maddox Smith and Seth Northup; nieces, Meredith Smith and Kamryn Northup; as well as aunts, uncles, and many cousins.

Kenneth is preceded in death by grandfather, Kenneth Smith; grandparents, Maxie and Margaret Davis; nephews, Mason Smith and Miller Smith; and niece, Brianna Northup.

The service for Kenneth Smith will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Trinity Life Church, at 10 a.m. (1531 N Beltline Rd, Mesquite, TX).

There will be a visitation on Monday, October 28, 2024, from 6-8:00 pm, at New Hope Funeral Home in Sunnyvale, TX. Burial will follow after the service at New Hope Memorial Gardens.