Kenneth D. Smith

Kenneth D. Smith

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Chapelwood Funeral Home

1015 N. Kings Hwy, Nash, TX 75569

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Apr

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Funeral

10:00 a.m.

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1015 N. Kings Hwy., Nash, TX 75569

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Kenneth Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chapelwood Funeral Home - Nash on Mar. 31, 2026.
Kenneth D. Smith, 76, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away March 30,2026, at Christus St. Michael Hospital. He was born on September 12, 1949, to Noel and Mary Smith.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Pamela Smith and his sister, Jeanni Lauffer.

He is survived by his son, James Slider and Yvonne Gooch of New Boston, Texas and daughter, Randelle Snyder and Husband Sam of Texarkana, Texas; brother, Randy Smith and wife Sonya of Garland, Texas; Grandchildren, AJ Snyder and wife Maddie, Cheaslea Angel and husband Lee, Hannah Rodriguez and husband Sergio; great grandchildren, Graham and Luci Snyder.

Visitation will be held 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Chapelwood Funeral Home Nash, Texas.

Funeral will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Chapelwood Funeral Home Chapel.

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Upcoming Events

Apr

3

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Chapelwood Funeral Home

1015 N. Kings Hwy, Nash, TX 75569

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Apr

4

Funeral

10:00 a.m.

Chapelwood Funeral Home Chapel

1015 N. Kings Hwy., Nash, TX 75569

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Services provided by

Chapelwood Funeral Home - Nash

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.