SMITH, Kenneth G., slipped into a second life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 2, 2009. Born May 3, 1937, he was the son of the late William Garland and Mary Eyler Smith of Lynchburg, Va. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Peggy Maddox Smith; three daughters, Karen Smith Gibson, Valerie Smith Fulke of Richmond and Carol G. Smith of Charlottesville; three grandchildren, Kenneth W. Gibson, Joseph L. Gibson and Alexandria T. Fulke; and one son-in-law, Fred Gibson. He is also survived by four brothers and their wives, William and Muriel Smith of Smith Mt. Lake, Va., Patrick and Kathy Smith of Riner, Va., Robert and Faye Smith of Lynchburg, Va., Mark and Sharon Smith of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; and one sister, Johanna and her husband, Link White, of Forest, Va. After graduating from E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg, Va., he continued his education to be the first in his family to graduate from college. He chose to attend Virginia Military Institute, where he received his BA in Civil Engineering. After serving his country on active duty as well as spending 20 years in the U.S. Army Reserves, he retired with the rank of Major. He retired from the University of Virginia in 2003 as the Director of Facilities Planning and Construction. He valued the continued pursuit of knowledge and while working at UVA, received his Master's Degree in Business Administration from Averett College of Danville, Va. in 1995. Kenneth was a kind and loving father and devoted husband. He loved working with the Key Clubs in and around Virginia while serving in the Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville, where he held several positions, one of which was Lt. Governor. He and his wife were also very involved in the Charlottesville Friendship Force, where they welcomed many people from around the world into their home while they visited America. After moving to Lake Monticello, he became an active member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and enjoyed working with the Coast Guard in keeping the lake safe on busy weekends. He also loved following the UVA Women's Basketball team. He and his wife traveled to Hawaii and around the state to support his favorite team and have attended all home games for over 20 years. He loved his church, Beaverdam Baptist, where he was a devoted member, teaching Sunday school classes, singing in the choir, serving as a deacon and on many committees over the years. A family and friends visitation will be held Thursday, November 5, 2009, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the social hall at Beaverdam Baptist Church located at 1794 Richmond Road, Troy, Va. 22974. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 6, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary of Beaverdam Baptist Church. A short reception will follow in the church's social hall. In lieu of flowers, please support Parkinson's Research, Cancer Research or Heart Research through the University of Virginia, Beaverdam Baptist Church, or feel free to give to your favorite charity. He and his family would like to publicly thank Hospice of The Piedmont, all of the fine UVA doctors and nurses, the giving members of Beaverdam Baptist Church,UVA faculty and staff, Kenneth's VMI Brother Rats, Lake Monticello Volunteer Rescue Squad, and all of the neighbors and friends who have been so supportive during his illness. Friends may sign the online register at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
