Kenneth E. Smith 1976-2020
NORWICH, Conn. — A homegoing service for Mr. Kenneth E. Smith will be held on Tuesday July, 28, 2020 at 12 p.m. at 2110 Glenwood Ave, Youngstown, OH 44511. Ken, also known as Burnout, has transitioned into his spiritual being on July 22, 2020 peacefully in his home in Norwich, Conn.
Kenneth was born Nov. 2, 1976 a son of Merleen Henderson-Smith and Lawrence Smith Sr. Ken. He was a 1996 graduate of East High School, a die hard fan of the Oakland Raiders, the Former National President of the Ridaz Block M.C’s, and he was a Sterile Processing Technologist through Hartford Healthcare at William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, Conn.
Kenneth was a full-time loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and son. He enjoyed playing spades, gathering with his friends and family when visiting home, but mostly he loved taking weekend getaways with his wife.
Kenneth leaves to cherish his memory his wife, LaTausha Smith of Norwich, Conn., his mother, Merleen Henderson-Smith of Youngstown, his only daughter, Ashley Smith-Williams of Columbus; his only son, Traylen Smith of Youngstown; his stepchildren E’Liyah Conner of New London, Conn., Emmett (Ta’Kaysia) Conner of Youngstown, Ash’Lee McCoy of Columbus; and his eldest brother, Lawrence (Angela) Smith Jr. A host of friends and family, most importantly his bonded brothers and sisters of the Ridaz Block MC. He also leaves behind his four grandsons and four granddaughters. Ken loved all his family dearly.
Kenneth is proceeded in death by his father, Lawrence Smith Sr., his brother Robert Smith, and cousin Michael Groom.
Family will be receiving cards of condolences at 2344 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown.
Viewing will be at 10 a.m., services will begin at 12 p.m. Repast will be hosted at the Jaylex Event Center at 2110 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown.
In accordance with CDC Guidelines please continue to practice social distancing when greeting the family and everyone is advised to wear a mask or face covering.
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