Obituary
Norman Kenneth Smith
Age 72, a life long resident of West Fork, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at his home. He was born October 6, 1948 in Clarksville, the son of McKinley and Gladys (Colvin) Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter-in-law Teresa Smith, great-granddaughter Mattie and brother-in-law Pat Norwood.
Ken graduated West Fork High School in 1967 and Ozark Valley Vo-Tech in 1972. He was the owner of Ozark Mountain Air for 40yrs. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Vietnam from 1969-1970.
Survivors include his wife of 54yrs. Lynn Smith; one son Kenneth Wayne "Jr." and fiance Misty Griffith "Mini Ha-Ha"; one daughter Angie Grigg "Golden Child" and husband Mark "Space King"; one brother Calvin Smith and wife Mary; two sisters Mary Jones and husband Gary and Jane Garriott and husband Jimmy; one sister-in-law Carolyn Norwood; grandchildren Talessa Snider, Kevin Smith and wife Brie, Keisha Chesney and husband Wade, Maranda Keith and husband Choyah, Cody Smith and wife Kat, Kelsie Brumley "Pretty Pretty Princess" and husband Andrew "Android", Jake Taylor "Nubbin" and Sophia Grigg "Sylvia"; and fifteen great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Friday, September 17th, 2021, from 9:00-10:00 AM prior to the funeral service at the First Baptist Church in West Fork, with funeral service beginning at 10:00 AM. A private Burial will be in the West Fork Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital - P.O. Box 2207 - Lowell, AR 72745
Age 72, a life long resident of West Fork, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at his home. He was born October 6, 1948 in Clarksville, the son of McKinley and Gladys (Colvin) Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter-in-law Teresa Smith, great-granddaughter Mattie and brother-in-law Pat Norwood.
Ken graduated West Fork High School in 1967 and Ozark Valley Vo-Tech in 1972. He was the owner of Ozark Mountain Air for 40yrs. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Vietnam from 1969-1970.
Survivors include his wife of 54yrs. Lynn Smith; one son Kenneth Wayne "Jr." and fiance Misty Griffith "Mini Ha-Ha"; one daughter Angie Grigg "Golden Child" and husband Mark "Space King"; one brother Calvin Smith and wife Mary; two sisters Mary Jones and husband Gary and Jane Garriott and husband Jimmy; one sister-in-law Carolyn Norwood; grandchildren Talessa Snider, Kevin Smith and wife Brie, Keisha Chesney and husband Wade, Maranda Keith and husband Choyah, Cody Smith and wife Kat, Kelsie Brumley "Pretty Pretty Princess" and husband Andrew "Android", Jake Taylor "Nubbin" and Sophia Grigg "Sylvia"; and fifteen great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Friday, September 17th, 2021, from 9:00-10:00 AM prior to the funeral service at the First Baptist Church in West Fork, with funeral service beginning at 10:00 AM. A private Burial will be in the West Fork Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital - P.O. Box 2207 - Lowell, AR 72745
Funeral Service
10:00 am
First Baptist Church in West Fork, Arkansas. Private famliy graveside service will be held at West Fork Cemetery.
Visitation
9:00 am
First Baptist Church in West Fork, Arkansas.
Final Resting Place
General
Oct 6, 1948
Sep 10, 2021
72
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Tributes
Dear Lynn and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences and if I can help please let me know. Jan Hayes
Jan Hayes - Friend
Lynn you are in my prayers. Ken was a great boss and friend. He will be missed.
Donald. Lumsargis - Friend
Lynn & family…we are so sorry for your loss. We send our deepest condolences.
Randy & Linda Bradley - Friends
We were sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Mabel King - Friends
Ken and I were in the same class in school. I’m very sorry for your loss.
Wanda Penny Watkins - Friends
Mrs Lynn you and Ken have been such a blessing to our family. I pray his memory comforts you through this time. The girls and I look forward to campfires, crafts and exploring outside with you again. You are in my thoughts, and prayers.
Jennifer Grandon - Friend
Funeral Service
10:00 am
First Baptist Church in West Fork, Arkansas. Private famliy graveside service will be held at West Fork Cemetery.
Visitation
9:00 am
First Baptist Church in West Fork, Arkansas.
Final Resting Place
General
Oct 6, 1948
Sep 10, 2021
72
Documents