Kenneth Gray Smith

December 23, 1956 - October 27, 2020

12/23/1956 - 10/27/2020

Past Services

Cemetery
Thursday November 12, 2020
2:00 pm
Rosewood Memorial Park
631 N Witchduck Rd.
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
757-497-8925 | Directions
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Graveside Service

Service
Thursday November 12, 2020
2:00 pm
Rosewood Memorial Park
631 N Witchduck Rd.
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
757-497-8925 | Directions
Additional Information:

Graveside Service

Kenneth G. Smith, 63, of Virginia Beach passed away October 27, 2020. “Kenny” was born in Gatesville, NC to the late Cecil G. Smith and Virginia L. Smith.
An automotive enthusiast, Kenny enjoyed rebuilding classic cars, and riding motorcycles. His love for camping and the outdoors opened his automotive interest into rebuilding campers and golf carts.
Kenny had a long career in the shipyard trades most of which was spent with Colonna’s Shipyard Inc, in Norfolk, VA.
Kenny is preceded in death by his grandson Jase McNulty and daughter Catherine Perry.
He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years Janis Smith, daughter Keri McNulty (Connor), and son in-law Daniel Perry. Brothers Roger Smith and Jimmy Smith. Sisters Patricia Smith and Carolyn Bunting. Grandsons Kaiden Perry, Maddox Perry, Edgar Perry, Porter McNulty, and Cameron McNulty. Numerous extended family and friends.
A graveside service will be held, Thursday, November 12th at 2:00 p.m. at Rosewood Memorial Park, 631 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.
In lieu of flowers; donations can be made to the Jase Connor McNulty Memorial Fund through Wells Fargo Bank or The American Cancer Society in Kenny’s honor.  Condolences may be left for Kenny’s family below.
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Belinda Wood
3 years ago

You will be so very missed. We loved You!

Barbara and Robert Spadaccini
3 years ago

Janis there just aren’t enough words to say how sorry we are or that can fill the void of Kenny’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers and how much we love you. We know that heaven is truly brighter with Kenny there. All our love.

Bill and Evelyn Colonna
3 years ago

Did’nt know you and Janis very well but thought the world of you. You were one of the best employees of Colonna’s Shipyard and we will miss you dearly.
Bill and Evelyn

PatMosier
3 years ago

RIP Kenny, I know you will be missed by many, I will have a beer in your honor, you were loved by many

Victoria Hewitt
3 years ago

I always thought you were so good looking and I loved your laugh. My heart is broken that your gone.

James Wise "Wingnut"
3 years ago

Kenny and I worked together at Colonna Shipyard. He was like a mentor to me. I was a young helper and he was an experienced mechanic. Kenny and I had gotten so close I asked him to be my best man In 1998. Couldn’t have asked a better man. Kenny I will miss you so much. Thank you brother for everything you taught me in life and we will see each other again some day.

James Wise "wing nut"
3 years ago

I met Kenny in 1992 working at
Colonnas shipyard. We instantly hit it off. I enjoyed working with Kenny he was such a great mechanic I learned so much. After work we hung out playing horse shoes and working on our boats together. Kenny and I had gotten so close I had asked him to be my best man. I couldn’t think of better person to ask to do that. I will miss him greatly.

Sonya Garrison
3 years ago

Another angel to look over us ! Rest in peace Kenny

Angela Zierhart
3 years ago

I was honored to be able to know and love you. Please give Catie a big hug for me. Love you forever!

Jessica Taylor
3 years ago

I love and miss you Uncle Kenny! Enjoy your beer and guitar picking while you watch over us!