Kenneth Lewis Smith (1939 – 2026)

Kenneth Lewis Smith, 86, of Strasburg, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Blue Ridge Care Inpatient Center.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 2 PM at Panorama Memorial Gardens, 4917 Strasburg Road, with Sammy Campbell officiating.

Mr. Smith was born on September 27, 1939, at the homestead in Strasburg to the late Lovell and Lonnie Ritenour Smith.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Ann Smith; daughter, Pamela J. Kerns; son, Timothy M. Kerns; four brothers, Donald Smith, Fred Smith, Jack Smith and Bobbie Smith; three sisters, Marie Hamilton, Hazel Andrews and Polly Smith; and a grandson, Michael Kerns.

Survivors include his three sons, Jerry L. Smith, James W. Kerns, and Kenneth M. Kerns; five grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Heritage Hall in Front Royal and Blue Ridge Care Inpatient Center for the kindness, compassion, and care shown to him. Their support and dedication meant more to the family than words can express.