Aubrey Smith Obituary
Aubrey "Kenny" Smith died on December 17, 2025. He was born on December 18, 1955 in Bradenton, Florida to Kenneth Ray Smith and Rumanie Matthews. He loved fishing, gardening, poker, and family. He was a resident of Okeechobee for over 48 years.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Smith; parents, Kenneth Ray Smith and Rumanie Matthews; daughter, Tracy Simmons; and sisters, Reba and Sonia.
He is survived by sons, Aubrey Kenneth Ray Smith, Jr.; daughters, Alexis Montgomery (Arthur), Sheri Holmes (Dallas), Sarah Smith (Valentine), Laurali Widdows, Rachel Bishop (Wesley); brother, Kenneth Michael; sisters, Marlena Garcia, Kimberly, and Robin; 18 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Memorial service will be held at 10:00am Monday on December 22, 2025 at Buxton Okeechobee Funeral Home.
Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com
All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Aubrey, please visit our floral store.
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