John Kenneth Smith

John Kenneth Smith obituary, Boaz, AL

John Kenneth Smith

John Smith Obituary

Visit the Mcrae Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

Mr. John Kenneth Smith, age 90, of Huntsville, Alabama, formerly Boaz, Alabama, died on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the Tut Fann Veterans Home.

A graveside gathering will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at ten o’clock am at Smith Chapel Cemetery. There will not be a formal visitation.

Mr. Smith was born in Kentucky on September 2, 1934, to John & Mildred Ellenburg Smith. He was a retired electric motor repairman.

Mr. Smith is survived by his son: Steve Smith of Crossville, Daughters & Sons-in-Law: Johnnie & Blake McDaniel of Crossville and Connie & Craig Rigsby of Boaz, 7 Grandchildren,13 Great Grandchildren, Brother: Paul Smith of Boaz and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his Parents: John & Mildred Smith and Son: Mark Smith, Brother: Donnie Smith, and Sisters: Joan Steele and Susie Alewine.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Shepherd’s Cove Hospice, 408 Martling Road, Albertville, AL 35951.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Mcrae Funeral Home

99 Glenda Dr, Boaz, AL 35957

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