Kenneth E. Smith

December 5, 1952 - January 25, 2016

Kenneth E. Smith, aged 63 years of Fairton, passed away early Monday morning at the home of his caregiver and niece. Born in Charlotte, NC, he was the son of the late Joe Cephus and Donavie Beatrice (nee Wilson) Smith. Ken had been an area resident for most of his life. Ken was employed for a number of years until his retirement with Wheaton Industries in Millville as a packer. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Bridgeton and he enjoyed dancing, drawing, and playing the piano. He loved spending time with his family and his extended church family as well. He is survived by two sisters; Beverly Diane Banfield of Laurel Lake and Joyce McDowell of Millville, four nieces, Bonnie Barker and her husband Michael whom he resided with and were his caregivers, Michelle Debellis, Tina Beakley, Dolly Dorzan, and several extended relatives. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday February 3, 2016 at 3:00p.m. from the SRAY-WEBSTER FUNERAL HOME, 62 Landis Ave at Carll’s Corner, Upper Deerfield Twp. The interment will be in Centerton Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Pittsgrove Twp. Friends may call on Wednesday afternoon from 2:00 till 3:00p.m. prior to the services at the funeral home.