Rev. Kenneth K. Smith

Smith, Rev. Kenneth K.Reverend Kenneth K. Smith, 81, formerly of Allentown and Tamaqua, passed away surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 in the Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown. He was the husband of the late Mary E. (Johnson) Smith. Mary passed away March 6, 2014. Kenneth was born in Shenandoah, PA, a son of the late Lamont C. and Mildred E. (Brode) Smith. Early in Reverend Smith's ministry he served churches in Pascoag, RI and Jermyn, PA. He served Christ Methodist Church, Allentown for 48 years before retiring. Reverend Smith was the founder of the Lehigh Christian Academy. He attended Living Hope Presbyterian Church, Allentown. Survivors: Son, Kenneth K. Smith, Jr. husband of Jennifer of Wescosville; daughters, Linda S. wife of Rev. Tim Young of Emmaus, Jane A. wife of Timothy J. Barr of Allentown, and Ginny L. wife of Daniel A. Hertzog of Wescosville; brothers, W. Donald husband of Alice Smith of Telford, PA., Lee husband of Sandra Smith of Lehighton, Neal husband of Virginia Smith of Orwigsburg and Robert husband of Darlene Smith of Delaware; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother Lamont "Sonny" Smith. Services: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 19, 2014 in the Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church, 1151 South Cedar Crest Boulevard, Allentown. Call 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. Saturday in the church. Interment will be in the Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Arrangements by Stephens Funeral Home Inc. www.stephensfuneral.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers contributions to Lehigh Christian Academy 1151 S. Cedar Crest Blvd. Allentown, 18103.